Manitoba Quality Network - Events - QNET is a network of individuals and groups focused on the pursuit of organizational excellence and continuous improvement.

Strategic Planning: From Vision to Action

Feb. 23, 2012

CMD Optional Course - This workshop provides an overview of the strategic planning process for developing or revitalizing the organization.

Emotional Intelligence - for achieving personal and organizational success

Feb. 28, 2012

CMD Core Course - Learn to use Emotional Intelligence for professional and personal development, to build a high performance team and to discover your next "star" performer.

Practical Board Tools: Using the QNET Board Governance Criteria

Feb. 29, 2012

This morning session will review the QNET Board Governance Criteria which can be used with a wide range of governance models, and does not advocate one model over another, but concentrates on a best practice approach to governance.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Mar. 01, 2012

This 5 day program will begin sometime in March (not March 1st as noted above). The actual program dates will be determined by the participants and the facilitator. Participants should be familiar with concepts of Lean Six Sigma and be interested in becoming a certified Green Belt, or ultimately a Black Belt. Call the QNET Office at 204-949-4999 for more details.

Simple Rules for Healthy Organizational Change

Mar. 06, 2012

CMD Core Course - This workshop explores the human dynamics of change and introduces techniques that help individuals adopt the change needed to realize business goals. Through guided discussions, participants will apply the ten simple rules and learn how they can help ensure success.

Organization and Employee Alignment: The Importance of Workplace Motivators & Behavioural Styles

Mar. 08, 2012

CMD Optional Course - This workshop will provide: clarity on validated drivers that motivate you and others, valuable insights into reading, understanding of the diversity of people in your workplace, and a critical foundation for leading, coaching and mentoring others.

QUEST: Effective Speechwriting Techniques

Mar. 12, 2012

This lunch presentation will explore effective techniques for creating an interesting and audience-friendly speech. Topics to be covered include researching the topic and audience, speech outlines and organization, and effective openings and conclusions.

Personality in the Workplace

Mar. 13, 2012

CMD Core Course - At this workshop, learn to identify the different personality types and how to interact, influence and communicate effectively with each. Get an assessment of your personality type and develop action plans for individual growth.

Growing Your Business Through Mentoring

Mar. 14, 2012

CMD Optional Course - This session, intended for any manager, leader, business owner or supervisor who is interested in the topic of mentoring, will introduce you to the key elements of a successful mentoring program.

Governance Models for Boards

Mar. 21, 2012

This morning session will examine core principles of good governance, analyze the different governance models and review the tools and strategies to implement good governance in your organization.

Work Life Alignment: Getting the Most out of Work and Life

Mar. 22, 2012

At this morning workshop, you will have the opportunity to review your personal and work life with the purpose of living a life of conscious choice in alignment with what truly matters to you.

Positive Performance Development

Apr. 03, 2012

CMD Optional Course - This practical workshop addresses the traditional negative issues and challenges Supervisory Managers face in managing performance.

Communicating for Change

Apr. 04, 2012

CMD Optional course - Learn how to prevent the most common mistakes when communicating change during a transition and be introduced to communication knowledge, tools and techniques specifically designed to facilitate readiness and prevent resistance.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification: An Introduction to Problem Solving

Apr. 09, 2012

This program is a two and a half day workshop on Mondays - April 9 (full day), April 23 (full day) and May 14 (morning only). Yellow belt will equip all levels of the organization with foundational problem solving competencies.

Basic Facilitation Skills Information Session

Apr. 10, 2012

This breakfast information session will provide details on the full day Basic Facilitation Skills: For Team and Group Leaders workshop on May 15.

Managing Four Generations in the Workplace: Veterans, Baby Boomers, Generation X and the Net Generation

Apr. 11, 2012

CMD Optional Course - For the first time in history, there are four generations working side-by-side in the workplace. Attend this workshop to learn how to understand and manage each generation uniquely.

SOLD OUT! Write It Right: High Performance Business Writing

Apr. 17, 2012

This session is full. Contact the QNET office to have your name placed on a waiting list. CMD Optional Course - This interactive workshop will help you to use language well when you write, so that your letters, emails and reports achieve the right response from your readers.

Leading Through Coaching

Apr. 19, 2012

CMD Optional Course - Coaching and mentoring are important leadership skills in demand in the marketplace today. Learn how to develop your skills to better influence, manage and motivate others to perform at their best.

How Talent Development Drives a High Performance Culture

Apr. 25, 2012

CMD Optional Course - This workshop will explore culture change, how to nurture star performers, how to understand and direct standard contributors, how to manage poor performers and how to engage the workforce through talent development.

QNET Excellence Conference - Optimization - Opening Keynote Only

May. 03, 2012

QNET welcomes sought-after and compelling speaker Brent D. Peterson to this year's conference for insight on how to turn fake work into real work.

QNET Excellence Conference - Optimization - Full Day