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Download Workshop for Supervisors of Organizers application (PDF format)
If you have good staff who do fine work, and you know that you can get them up to the next level but it just hasn't happened yet, then this workshop will be helpful. Why is it that some organizers seem to catch on naturally while others don't? Is it genetic or somewhere along the line was there a difference in the supervision they received? This work- shop gives supervisors a chance to step back from the missing time sheets and meetings on the run in order to discuss supervision as the major and most consistent form of training that their organizers receive.
Sessions will include (but not be limited to):
- Understanding different organizational models, and the need to be clear with your staff about exactly what they are building.
- Using the Midwest Academy Strategy Chart as an ongoing method of setting organizers? priorities and monitoring progress.
- How to motivate, mentor and nurture organizers who are at different stages in their careers.
- Techniques for long distance (e-mail and phone) supervision.
- Nitty-gritty supervisory skills such as hiring, discipline, evaluations and even firing.
Who should apply: You must be currently supervising organizers who are conducting issue campaigns. Applicants may be from local, state, or national organizations, and as always, the Midwest Academy encourages participation from a variety of organizing networks and models.
LOCATION: The training will be held at the Cenacle Retreat House, 513 W. Fullerton Pkwy. Chicago, IL 60614. Telephone: (773)529-7700.
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PARKING: There is limited off-street parking. When you register, ask for a sticker to put on your car. Cars without stickers will be towed.
DATES: Spring Session 2008: April 16-18
Fall Session 2008: December 3-5
TIMES: Please arrive for registration at 12:00PM on Wednesday. The training will begin promptly at 1:00PM. We finish at 1:00PM before lunch on Friday.
Participants who have not previous been through a Midwest Academy training session must attend a supplemental workshop on Using the Midwest Academy Strategy Chart, from 9:30am - noon on Wednesday.
COST: Tuition and room/board is:
- Private room $700 (Tuesday night additional (90.00)
- Commuters - meals included $575
Please note that double rooms may not be available unless you provide your own roommate. We will attempt to assign a roommate for you unless otherwise requested, but sometimes the numbers of men and women do not work out evenly. In such a case you will be required to pay the single room rate of $860.00 for the week.
Final payment for the Spring Session is due: April 4.
Final payment for the Fall Session is due: November 21.
Make check payable to Midwest Academy.
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are no private baths, radios, TV or phones in rooms. There is a bath and shower on each floor. Linens are provided. You may commute, but we encourage everyone to stay if at all possible. If you intend to arrive Sunday, please tell us in advance.
MEALS: We share our meals in the dining room. The Cenacle will do its best to accommodate special diets if you inform the Midwest Academy staff at least two weeks in advance. Vegetarians - please let us know!
OTHER: Bring a notebook and pens to take notes. Guitars and other musical instruments are also welcome for nighttime recreation. Please dress comfortably. Casual dress is fine.
PHONES: The conference center has very limited access to telephones and phone lines for e-mail. Pay phones are available for outgoing calls. Messages can be left at (773)247-1200.
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ATTEND ALL SECTIONS OF THE TRAINING SESSION.
The beginning builds a foundation for the later sections.
If you have any questions about the site, please call Shelby Pera at the Midwest Academy, (312)427-2304. Please don't call the Cenacle.
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