Generously provided by donors of the Agriculture & Forestry Education Foundation – if you or your company are interested in learning more about sponsoring a network reception or leadership training, please contact carolyn@agforestry.org

Leadership Training Opportunities for Alumni/Network/Friends (virtual)

Network Receptions with Class 46 and Class 47 (in person)  

Who: AgForestry alumni, network, friends, and program prospects

When: Network receptions are typically held on the first afternoon/evening of each seminar. New listings and registration links will be added as they become available.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Monday, October 19, 11:45a-1:45p: Top Traits of Terrific Team Leaders

11 practical leadership habits for melding your group into a team. Hiring team players, learning individuality of your people, recognizing team behaviors, correcting mis-aligned members 

Cost: FREE thanks to the generosity of our donors

Register: in advance for this training:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8lXnFN9RSSiyMl8mT7vT7Q

Wednesday, October 21, 5:00pm: Network Reception with Class 47 –  Wenatchee

Where: HOST Wenatchee, 10 S Columbia Street #202, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Register: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Class47Wenatchee

Wednesday, November 4, 5:30pm: Network Reception with Class 46 – Skagit 

Registration coming soon

Leadership Training: Thursday, November 5, 1:30p-3:30p: Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence

The #1 soft skill for influence identifying Learning the 5 key elements of EI, the dangers of lacking each of them, and practical tips to strengthen your EI

Cost: Free thanks to the generosity of our donors

Register in advance for this training:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3NBtcS2lRlyxnDcMVILc4A

Leadership Training: Thanks to our Sponsor: Carlton Communications  Thursday, November 12, 12:30p-1:30p: Communication in a Complex World

Cost: Free! Thanks to the generosity of our sponsor Carlton Communications. 

Register in advance for this training:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O5h4KoA6Q3Of3iCaa6jBiA 

Wednesday, November 18, 5:30pm: Network Reception with Class 47 – Yakima 

Register:

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Class47Yakima

Wednesday, December 2: Network Reception with Class 46 – Walla Walla

Registration coming soon

Leadership Training: Thanks to our sponsor: Donna Moir (alumni of Class 27) and Heritage Bank! 

Thursday, December 3, 2p-4p (Zoom) Courageous Decision Making

7 steps for choosing wisely learning a successful process and filters for making important decisions at work and in life. 

Cost: Free! Thanks to the generosity of Donna Moir (Class 27) and Heritage Bank!

Register in advance for this training:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Vt6f7lZqSqCf_tvItjho1A

Mark your Calendar!

Leadership Training Wednesday, January 6, 2027 11a-1p (Zoom) Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Avoid Them

Stop shooting yourself in the foot. Practical alternatives to common pitfalls to getting better at leadership, like not celebrating people,
going it alone, poor time management, etc. 

Wednesday, January 12: Network Reception with Class 47 – Seattle

Leadership Training Tuesday, February 2, 11a-1p (Zoom) Win Win in Conflict

Getting to win-win with difficult conversations How conflict can be a good thing, why confrontation is necessary, and how to approach and do conflict resolution well, even the hardest of talks. Including a default conflict style assessment 

Wednesday, February 10: Network Reception with Class 47 – Olympia 

Leadership Training Wednesday, March 10, 11a-1p (Zoom) Best Boards: Keys to Effective Board Leadership

An overview of board recruitment, orientation, expectations, evaluation, board meetings, top responsibilities, and avoiding board woes.