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October
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Excel: What You Don’t Know But Should Excel has so many features – and so many shortcuts – it’s hard to know them all unless someone shows you. In this session,
Event Details
Excel: What You Don’t Know But Should
Excel has so many features – and so many shortcuts – it’s hard to know them all unless someone shows you. In this session, Janet Jackson, who designs spreadsheets for clients, will share her favorite time-saving tricks and tips as well as fan-favorite keyboard shortcuts. Topics include Format Painter, AutoFill, Find, Sizing, Quick Access Toolbar, and Print Settings. This session is great for the novice as well as the experienced Excel user looking to be more efficient when working in their spreadsheets.
Learning Objectives
- Develop practical skills to elevate your Excel expertise and boost productivity in your daily work with spreadsheets.
- Gain knowledge in essential Excel features such as Format Painter, AutoFill, and the Quick Access Toolbar.
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $50 non-member. $30 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
About Our Facilitator
Janet Jackson is passionate about three things: her faith, her family, and helping others find time to pursue their passions, professionally and personally. She started Organization Solutions, LLC, in 2001, because she loves people and hates inefficiency.
Prior to starting Organization Solutions, Janet spent six years with Honda of America Manufacturing where she served as the Purchasing Lead on a corporate-wide software implementation, ensuring business and system processes were efficient and effective. She left Honda in 2000 to start Organization Solutions and to have more time for her biggest priority, being a mom.
Janet attended Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, where she double majored in Business Administration and Psychology. She graduated with honors in 1993. While at Taylor, she continued to grow her desire and ability to serve as a leader, which was cultivated initially by her ten-year involvement with Indiana 4-H. With Indiana roots, Janet and family are currently planted in Ohio. She speaks regionally and nationally to bring increased organization, productivity, and efficiency to businesses and individuals.
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Time
October 3, 2024 8:00 am - 9:30 am
November
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Belonging Beyond Boundaries: 5 Leadership Strategies for Building Inclusive Remote & Hybrid Teams In today’s continually evolving work landscape, leaders face challenges in fostering connection, inclusion, and belonging among remote and
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Belonging Beyond Boundaries: 5 Leadership Strategies for Building Inclusive Remote & Hybrid Teams
In today’s continually evolving work landscape, leaders face challenges in fostering connection, inclusion, and belonging among remote and hybrid teams. This session will explore strategies to help leaders build a culture where every team member feels valued and engaged, regardless of location. Participants will explore five key practices for nurturing a sense of inclusion and belonging. Through practical examples and interactive exercises, this session will equip leaders with the tools to create an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team in any work environment.
Learning Objectives
- Enhance intentional communication.
- Cultivate empathy and trust.
- Encourage diverse perspectives.
- Create inclusive collaboration spaces.
- Celebrate contributions and successes.
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $50 non-member. $30 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
About Our Facilitator
MeChelle Callen is the visionary founder of Equitable HR Consulting, dedicated to cultivating inclusive work environments where ALL individuals can truly thrive. Her diverse background spans non-profit management, healthcare, commercial real estate, and financial services, enriching her insights and approaches. MeChelle is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and workshop facilitator both locally and nationally- HR Indiana, National SHRM Conference and Expo, VIP Women’s Conference, ATD-CIC and more. She also contributes her expertise as an Associate Faculty Member of the Kelley School of Business, IU Indianapolis. She serves the community as a board member of the Peace Learning Center, a member of the IndySHRM DEI committee, GenderNexus governance committee, and as a dedicated volunteer with IndyPride. MeChelle holds a Bachelors Degree from Ball State University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. She is a Mom to two adult children and a Meme to two littles.
Time
November 7, 2024 8:00 am - 9:30 am
December
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Vision Casting-Creating a Compelling Future Are you being intentionally thoughtful about the direction your life or business is headed? This brilliance of your own mind will come
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Vision Casting-Creating a Compelling Future
Are you being intentionally thoughtful about the direction your life or business is headed? This brilliance of your own mind will come alive in this workshop! Learn about the power of your subconscious, the neuroscience involved in crafting your future and how to use this to your advantage as you set goals.
Learning Objectives
- Better understand the power of your subconscious brain
- Learn a necessary ingredient to transforming your life
- Leave with a compelling vision and path to your desired future
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $50 non-member. $30 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
About Our Facilitator
Halle Simpson is highly driven, a self-starter and her career path has been pretty non-traditional. She sold knives in college, has a Biology degree from Indiana University (that she’s never used), and for over a decade she drove a pink Cadillac. In that role her responsibilities included: recruiting talent, training hundreds of sales professionals, speaking to the masses and coaching high performers through the challenges of leadership.
Now a globally recognized Professional Certified Coach and Author of the Know Thyself Journal, Halle helps small business owners and leaders find respite from a hustle and grind mindset to consciously curate a business and life filled with joy, peace, balance and growth.
In her down time, she enjoys daily journaling, yoga, massages and watching cooking shows. She resides in Traverse City, Michigan with her Boston Terrier, Marco (named after Marco Andretti) and attends the Indy 500 each year.
Time
December 5, 2024 8:00 am - 9:30 am