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Are you the boss you need to be?
As a leader and manager, are you getting the best from your people, and from those you need but don't control? Are you fully satisfying the ever-rising expectations of your firm and its customers? Fully effective managers need to consider three critical areas, such as what effective bosses actually do and how to asses where he/she currently is. Full article.
Success is simple. Do the math
Having the right people in place goes a long way in building a great company. However, having the right people doesn't do much unless those people have the benefit of a good motor and a bus driver with a road map to get them someplace they want to be. There are several things business owners can do to help make their people successful. Full Article.
Aid available for LA shrimpers
Qualified Louisiana shrimpers are eligible for up to $12,000 and technical training under a federal program designed to help shrimpers in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic adjust to increased competition. There is a deadline for filing. Find application here.
Longhorn Cattle Drive Benefitting St. Mary's Training Center
Submitted by dshone on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 10:48pmMay 28-29
Festivities include lunch, live auction, music and other activities.
Cost: $12 for adults and $5 for children to ride in the cattle drive and eat lunch. Cattle drive begins at 10am. For more information, call 627-2807.
Date:
Fri, 05/28/2010 - 10:00am - Sat, 05/29/2010 - 10:00am
Where:
Rapides Parish Coliseum
Locations:
Rapides Parish Coliseum
Hwy 28 W
Alexandria, LA 71301United States
Phone:
318-627-2807
See map: Google Maps
Location
Rapides Parish Coliseum
Hwy 28 W
Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone:
318-627-2807
See map: Google Maps
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Free workshops offered in Alexandria Week of April 26
Two free training workshops are set for the week of April 26 in Alexandria. Powerful Grant Writing Using Logic Models is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 27, and Social Networking And Your Nonprofit workshop is set for 9 a.m. to noon April 29. Registration is required. Full Article.
The Rapides Foundation and Community Development Works offer three free training sessions
The Rapides Foundation and Community Development Works will offer three free training sessions this month: Advanced Grant Writing, Measuring Up -- Assessment Tools for Board Effectiveness, and Fund Development -- Membership Campaigns. Registration is required. Full Article.
Improve your employee training sessions
If your employees dread their training sessions, it will be harder to transfer knowledge. One way to remedy that problem is to make sure that the trainer—whether it's you or someone you select—is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. You need someone who is truly passionate about transferring knowledge to eager minds. Full Article.
Deputy Exec Director of LA Workforce Commission Visits Alexandria
Tia Edwards, deputy executive director of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, came to Alexandria on 2/23/2010 for one of eight regional business meetings hosted by LWC. The meeting was part of a two-year-old process designed to reform the training of Louisiana's work force, both upgrading training and tailoring workers to industry needs. Full Article.
How Companies Develop Great Leaders
Companies who grow leaders best share certain key characteristics. They recognize the value of strong leadership in both the good times and the bad, and don't see it as a perk, but as a necessity. Full Article.
Grant to Help LA Technical College Campuses
A $4.8 million federal Recovery Act grant is expected to help area Louisiana Technical College campuses increase the local work force. The grant award, announced last week, totals nearly $4.9 million and will affect more than 700 students across the LTC Greater Acadiana region’s campuses in the seven-parish area. Full Article.
