Seminar Environment: What to Expect at the Seminar An overview of topics, tools and resources Click NEXT to continue.
Frequently Asked Questions Seminar participants frequently ask the following questions... Click NEXT to continue.
1. What is the purpose of the seminar? Click NEXT to continue. 2. What will be taught at the seminar? 3. Do I need to do anything before the seminar? 4. What resources are available to me? Move your mouse over each question to learn more.
The Origin & History of the Seminar –Designed by U.S. EPA’s OWOW & OPM –Intended as a management development class –OWOW invited non-EPA participants –National recognition for excellence Structure of the Seminar –2 weeks to explore, collaborate & experience Click NEXT to continue.
Seminar Faculty Speakers and presenters from government & non-government perspectives Policy experts, scientists, local watershed management participants, authors, academic professionals, and other experts in fields ranging from watershed science to management science and sociology. Selected to provide you with a complete professional executive level class. Significant opportunities to interact with the speakers and presenters. Click NEXT to continue
Seminar Topics A sampling of topics: Conflict management Teamwork and collaboration Watershed science Performance and status monitoring Organizational development Facilitation (both meetings and processes) Policy development – local, national and federal Management science Program management and Implementation skills Also features: Presentations from successful projects across the state “Lessons learned” from successful projects and programs An all-day field trip connected with class construction of a watershed management plan for a specific local watershed. Click NEXT to continue.
Available Resources & Additional Information Expected weather What to bring to the seminar Local Attractions Local Services Logistics Time Commitment/ Dates and Times Hotel Accommodations Transportation Click NEXT to continue.
Online Resources Alumni resources (Online message/bulletin boards, post- seminar courses, networking with Seminar alumni) Guide to Regulatory Compliance Important links to CALFED Bay-Delta Program, meeting reminders, important dates Reference Library Staff and participant information Click NEXT to continue.
The Change Style Indicator helps us design more personal and effective Seminar instruction, and Helps seminar facilitators understand your learning preferences Assists us in designing the class for maximum effectiveness A link to the Change Style Indicator and a password will be provided to you Takes less than 15 minutes to complete Your personalized assessment results will be given to you on Day 1 of the Seminar. Click NEXT to continue.
Congratulations on your selection as a participant in the Watershed Partnership Seminar. We look forward to seeing you there and working together!