APIC Offers Professional Development Webinar Series
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is offering its Professional Development Webinar Series, "The Power of Influence," as two Webinars to be held in August.
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is offering its Professional Development Webinar Series, "The Power of Influence," as two Webinars to be held in August.
"Turning Experts into Teachers" will be held on Aug. 4, 2010 at 1 p.m. EDT and "Building Effective Relationships" will be held on Aug. 11, 2010 at 1 p.m. EDT.
Presented by Jeff Cufaude, MA, these webinars will provide instruction on the different strengths of right-brain and left-brain thinking as they pertain to interpersonal relationships and group dynamics; how to modify your own style to enhance group dynamics and interpersonal effectiveness; and how to better resolve common workplace situations using a few simple tools and models. To register, visit the APIC Web site.
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