Local Leaders Academy

New Leadership Training Available in 2021

Credit Breakdown

Book studies are each 15 hours and are blog style, which includes some interaction with your peers, and a reflective piece to end the course. Each book study for this academy is one credit. The sessions themselves are also one credit. There is no charge for the book studies or taking the sessions, but you will be responsible for the cost of the books and the $50 credit themselves from UND.

Who Should Take the Courses?

These sessions and book studies are for anyone who currently holds a leadership position within their local or anyone who is interested in holding a leadership position within their local. These leadership positions could include but are not limited to president, executive committees, and negotiation teams.

Why Should I Take the Course?

North Dakota United has received feedback from local leadership teams that training, networking and professional development would be beneficial to your team, yourself, and your members. We have developed an eleven course training series accompanied by two book studies to develop your knowledge of the negotiations process, utilizeour communication Secrets of a Successful tools effectively Organizer and provide real time training onorganizing back to school events.

January

1/7 - 6:30-8:30 PM

Beginning Negotiations with Dave Marquardt & Amber Augustadt

1/21 - 6:30-8:30 PM

Finances & Table Talk with Dave Marquardt & Amber Augustadt

February

2/4- 6:30-8:30 PM

Negotiations Formalities & Impasse with Dave Marquardt & Amber Augustadt

March

3/4 - 6:30-8:30 PM

Communications & Social Media with Kelly Hagen & Kjiesta Moch

April

4/8 - 6:30-7:30 PM5/6 - 6:30-8:30 PM

End of Year Processes & Meet & Confer with Kjiesta Moch & Dave Marquardt

May

5/6 - 6:30-8:30 PM

Professional Development: Offerings & Programs with Amy Flicek

June

6/3 - 6:30-8:30 PM

Organizing with Geoff Greenwood- NDU Organizing Director

July

7/15 - 9:00-11:00 AM9/9 - 6:30-7:30 PM

Back to School Programs & Recruitment Ideas with Geoff Greenwood- NDU Organizing Director

August

Scheduled Month Off

Book Study Available for Additional CEU (No Complaining Rule)

September

9/9 - 6:30-7:30 PM

Membership & Records Union Movement with Dana Hillius

October

10/7 - 6:30-8:30 PM

Member Rights with Kjiesta Moch & Amber Augustadt

November

PreRecorded Fiduciary Training- Watch when it works for you!

Book Study Available for Additional CEU (Secrets of a Successful Organizer)

December

12/2 - 6:30-8:30 PM

Government Relations with Ryan Nagle- Assistant Executive Director of NDU

Book Study Information

The first book study will be “The No Complaining Rule” by Jon Gordon: Negativity in the workplace costs businesses billions of dollars and impacts the morale, productivity and health of individuals and teams. “In The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work, Jon Gordon, a bestselling author, consultant and speaker, shares an enlightening story that demonstrates how you can conquer negativity and inspire others to adopt a positive attitude.” Based on one company’s successful No Complaining Rule, the powerful principles and actionable plan are practical and easy-to-follow, making this book an ideal read for managers, team leaders and anyone interested in generating positive energy.

The second book study is “Secrets of a Successful Organizer” by Alexandra Bradbury, Mark Brenner & Jane Slaugher: Are there problems where you work? Maybe your pay is too low, conditions are unsafe, or your boss has it in for someone you work with. You picked up this book because you're ready to do something about it. For us, that takes organizing. For the boss, it spells trouble. This book will show you how to fight back where you work and win. We’ve distilled the insights and know-how of generations of organizers into 47 secrets, illustrated with hundreds of real-life examples and practical tips. You’ll learn how to identify the key issues in your workplace, build campaigns to tackle them, anticipate management's tricks and traps, and inspire your co-workers to stand together despite their fears. It's a step-by-step guide to building power on the job.

Email Amy.Flicek@ndunited.org with questions and/or if interested in participating. If interested in participating please include your first and last name, personal email address, school district, local leadership role(s), and if you plan to take the book studies, which ones.