Innovation September-October 2023

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UPCOMING COURSES egbc.ca/Events EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: WHAT IS IT AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? October 16, 2023 | Eligible for 3.75 CE Hours In this session, you will learn what we mean by emotional intelligence and how it can help you build more effective relationships and communicate more clearly. ADVOCATING FOR YOURSELF AT WORK October 18, 2023 | Eligible for 1 CE Hour This workshop will help you understand your value and teach you how to communicate what you need to be successful in your role. We'll review how to articulate your strengths and identify any specific needs that will help you grow professionally. FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT November 2, 2023 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours The purpose of this course is to introduce technical and non-technical individuals to those principles and techniques of effective project management, which can be usefully applied to technical and non-technical projects. INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA) IN THE WORKPLACE SERIES November 8-29, 2023 | Eligible for 4 CE Hours This series is comprised of four, one-hour webinars and will provide participants with a deeper understanding of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility and how to cultivate a respectful and inclusive workplace. The course explores barriers like unconscious bias, harassment, and microaggressions.

INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA) FUNDAMENTALS November 8, 2023 | Eligible for 1 CE Hour This session will provide participants with an informational overview to ensure everyone is on the same page about inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). INTRODUCTION TO UNCONSCIOUS BIAS November 15, 2023 | Eligible for 1 CE Hour This session tackles one of the most pervasive barriers to inclusion in the workplace: unconscious bias. We will explore the sources and mechanics of bias as well as its impact in the workplace. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT November 16, 2023 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours This session will discuss what you need to know about conflict and emotional intelligence to be better at managing conflict and creating constructive dialogue out of stalemates. INTRODUCTION TO HYDROGEOLOGY AND GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT November 17, 2023 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours This seminar is tailored towards attendees who wish to have a better understanding of hydrogeological and groundwater management concepts. ADVANCED TOPICS IN STORMWATER MANAGEMENT November 21, 2023 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours After attending this seminar, participants will be able to consider technical issues related to stormwater management planning and design while balancing risks to people, property, and the environment.

PAVEMENT DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE FOR MUNICIPAL ROADWAY INFRASTRUCTURE November 21-22, 2023 | Eligible for 14 CE Hours This course discusses pavement design, specification, subgrade preparation, base/ subbase and surface types and function, construction details, and long-term functional and structural performance considerations to ensure a long life and effective product. RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE November 22, 2023 | Eligible for 1 CE Hour If left unchecked, disrespectful behaviours can set the path for microaggressions, harassment and discrimination. This session defines how respect should be understood in the workplace and provides strategies to address it. ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT November 23, 2023 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours This course analyzes current industry practices and introduces some value-improving practices to enhance the delivery of complex construction projects. FROM THREAT TO OPPORTUNITY: RISK MANAGEMENT FOR DIFFICULT TIMES November 27, 2023 | Eligible for 6.5 CE Hours This session provides a clear understanding of the principles behind risk management, how to apply those principles in the context of the profession’s best practices, and how an organization can benefit from a more holistic approach to looking at uncertainty as a source of opportunity. MANAGING MICROAGGRESSIONS November 29, 2023 | Eligible for 1 CE Hour This webinar provides participants with a deeper understanding of the types of microaggressions, with examples and case study scenarios.

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We encourage you to take advantage of the new Knowledge Centre, at www.egbc.ca/knowledge-centre , which provides on-demand educational opportunities. The Centre now hosts more than 100 on-demand recorded and self-directed courses on a variety of topics.

CALL FOR PRESENTERS Are you an expert in your field who would like to contribute to engineering and geoscience practice? Engineers and Geoscientists BC is actively seeking members to present on a variety of topics. For more information, please visit egbc.ca/Practice-Resources/Professional-Development .

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