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About Us What people have said about our training:

"This was the best training I've had in a long, long time."

"There were a number of things I found helpful to my position as well as managing my staff. I look forward to our next session!"

"All employees should get a chance to attend training like this."

"Really related to my position and was good for my program."

"I learned a lot of 'internal' info during the sharing sessions with other staff."

"Was pleasant to work with, very well organized and worked hard to meet my needs."

"I have noticed many positive changes at work--especially with supervisor and employee relations. This class has come at a really great time for our company. I appreciate your instruction."

"This was the best supervision course I've had in my ten years of gaming."

"This class gave me a LOT of new ideas to use in my role as a trainer. Thanks for the great class!"
Elements of Great Managers
a two-day workshop for leaders and managers
August 14-15, 2008
Customized Training
2008 Course Catalogue

Welcome!


We are a small company that conducts customized training specifically for tribal and Native organizations.  We offer an exciting array of courses in the following areas:

- Leadership Development
- Management
- Supervisory Skills
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Team-building
- and more!


Choose from over 20 workshops, courses and programs.  Whether it's a "bite-sized" workshop, a one-day or multi-day skills-building course, or working toward long-term development in your professional field, we offer high quality and relevant courses led by skilled Native professionals.

We can bring our training to your organization--serving you when and where you need it.  Call or email us to find an upcoming class in your community or to design customized training solutions at your workplace.
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Jane M. Wood, MPA
President

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Our recent students come from:
     Emerald Queen Casino
     Little Creek Casino
     Lucky Eagle Casino
     National Indian Child Welfare Association
     Nisqually Indian Tribe
     Red Wind Casino
     Skokomish Health Center   
     South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency (SPIPA)
     Squaxin Island Indian Tribe


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Projects we recently completed:
    - Designing Effective Training Programs course at Little Creek Casino
    - Evaluating the
Pathways to Success Project for SPIPA  
    -
Supervision 1 for Nisqually Indian Tribe
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Supervision 2 for Nisqually Indian Tribe
    -
Supervision and Frontline Leadership for Tribal Gaming Certificate
    -
Adolescent Transitions course at The Evergreen State College
    -
End of Innocence course at The Evergreen State College
    -
Criminal Justice Research Methods for Central WA University
    -
Serving Communities course at The Evergreen State College
  
Our current projects include:

    -
Delivering Effective Presentations at Little Creek Casino
     - Four human resources courses for Tacoma Community
            College's professional education center
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Communication and Customer Service courses for Skokomish Health Clinic
    - Evaluating a culturally-relevant alternatives to youth sentencing project for Northwest
           Indian Treatment Center and Squaxin Island Tribe
    -
Supervision and Frontline Leadership for Tribal Gaming Certificate program

Coming Soon:
    - Three customized success skills courses for Nisqually Indian Tribe's summer youth program
    -
Elements of Great Managers course at Little Creek Casino
    -
Nature v. Nurture course at The Evergreen State College
    -
Crime Time course at The Evergreen State College
We are looking for GREAT instructors! 

Are you a highly qualified professional with previous teaching experience? Looking for a chance to make a difference in tribal and Native organizations? 

Click here to tell us about your expertise.