Special In-Person Training Series on Kauai!
HEC Members and Non-Members
Come and experience our newest series in-person and forge relationships with people from other businesses.

The ETF subsidy brings the price down to just $90 per person for members for all four courses!
(*with submission of ETF application)

The Essential Skills for Thriving in the Workplace series will equip your employees with a comprehensive toolkit of skills to strengthen collaboration and contribute to organizational success through personal accountability. Click on this link to view the flyer: Essential Skills for Thriving in the Workplace

1) Using Emotional Intelligence to Strengthen Work Relationships (EST 1)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025  9:00 - 10:30 AM
Emotional intelligence is one of the biggest predictors of success in the workplace, as success at work often relies on collaboration and respectful interactions. Setting the foundation for the rest of this series, this course is aimed at enhancing your employees' emotional intelligence for improved interpersonal  relationships with peers and leaders.

Participants will explore the topics of self awareness, examining how these fundamental concepts serve as the cornerstone of effective social interactions. They will also learn practical strategies to regulate their emotions, navigate diverse relationships with colleagues, and come away with a comprehensive toolkit to contribute to a positive work environment. By understanding the connection between emotional intelligence and successful work relationships, you employees will unlock their journey toward elevating their interpersonal skills and thriving in the workplace.

10:30 - 10:45 AM: Break

2) Communicating with Intention for Meaningful Outcomes (EST 2)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025  10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

This course is designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to communicate effectively and empathetically, as communication is not just about exchanging information —it’s about fostering a level of understanding that drives collaboration and success in the workplace.

Throughout this course, participants will explore the multi-faceted and intricate nature of communication, spanning various methods and modes of expression to gain a holistic perspective. At the core of this course lies the principle of intentionality, which aims to establish a clear understanding of desired outcomes or goals.

Starting with the end in mind, participants will develop an awareness of their personal communication styles and patterns in order to purposefully approach their interpersonal interactions. Your employees will come away empowered to navigate workplace communication with confidence and competence. 

12:15 - 12:45 PM: Lunch (Lunch will be provided)

3)  Fostering Trust through Personal Accountability (EST 3)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025  12:45 - 2:15 PM
Trust is the cornerstone of a successful workplace, but it is not always readily given; instead, it must be cultivated through individual accountability and conscientious responsibility.

This course will delve into how to use individual accountability to contribute to a trusting, collaborative workplace culture. Participants will explore how trust and accountability intersect, recognizing how accountability acts as the catalyst for building trust.

Through analyzing both the practical and emotional dimensions of trust, participants will assess their strengths and weaknesses in areas such as reliability, consistency, authenticity, and integrity. With this understanding, your employees will be able to strategize how to personally overcome potential barriers to trust and implement practical techniques to foster trusting relationships and enhance teamwork. 

2:15 - 2:30 PM: Break

4)  Critical Thinking for Creative Problem Solving (EST 4)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025  2:30 - 4:00 PM
In this course, participants will explore the differences between critical thinking and creative thinking, understanding how each contributes uniquely to problem-solving endeavors. They will uncover the benefits and impact of both creative and critical thinking, recognizing that creative thinking fosters flexibility and curiosity to discover possible solutions, while critical thinking promotes objectivity and rationality to determine which is most effective.

Participants will learn systematic steps for examining information, asking the right questions, and evaluating the available options. Additionally, they will explore the concept of framing problems as questions to shift their focus to potential solutions and possibilities.

By the end of this course, your employees will emerge equipped with the tools and techniques necessary to cultivate a critical mindset and embrace curiosity in problem solving, empowering them to tackle challenges with confidence and creativity. 

Trainer:

Christina Tamaru joined HEC to support the ongoing expansion of the Talent & Organizational Development department’s training repertoire to meet the growing needs of our members and to deliver the public Fundamentals of Supervision Certificate Series.

Prior to joining HEC, Christina served as a program manager at Hawaiian Airlines, where she led accessibility initiatives and ensured compliance with the Air Carrier Access Act. She was also responsible for developing and communicating operational policies and procedures. In addition, she previously served as a high school Japanese language teacher at Punahou School and has several years of combined experience in the education field in local, mainland, and international settings.

Christina received her Master of Arts in Global Studies from the University of Tokyo and her Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies from Whitman College.

Details:

This series will be held in-person on Kauai:

Gather FCU, Conference Room
Enter through the bottom floor left side of the building.
4493 Pahee Street
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
8:40 AM Check in

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

This is a copyrighted series. Participants may not reproduce (which includes the use of AI screen capture, transcription or note-taking applications), redistribute, disclose, share, email, or otherwise transmit any part of these materials to any other individual or entity, without prior written permission of the Hawaii Employers Council.

APPLY FOR ETF: 

Important Notice: ETF Subsidy Application Deadline Has Passed

Thank you for your interest in the "Essential Skills for Thriving in the Workplace." Please note that the deadline to apply for the State of Hawaii Employment & Training Fund (ETF) subsidy has passed as of April 1, 2025. While ETF funds are no longer available for this series, you are still welcome to register and attend at the regular rate.

We encourage you to complete your registration and take advantage of this valuable training opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact our team at registrars@hecouncil.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!

HEC Members: $180 ($90 with ETF)
Non Members: $390 ($195 with ETF)

Please register and pay online with a credit card by clicking on the link below.  

(Names & email addresses for each employee are needed.)
To pay by invoice, contact registrars@hecouncil.org.

This Event is SOLD OUT: 

Join the Waitlist

Registration Deadline:

Registration will close at 6:30 AM on the day before the scheduled date of this course.

Cancellation and Class Switching Policy:

Cancellations must be made seven (7) days before the class date to receive a refund. 

No Shows on the day of the series cannot be rescheduled or refunded.

Please email registrars@hecouncil.org to cancel or request attendee switching.

Digital Certificates of Completion and Badges:

By registering for this series, you agree to allow HEC to release your name and email address to a third-party digital credentialing service (Certifier) to issue your certificate and badge to you via email. If you do not want a Certificate of Completion or badge, please send notification to email@hecouncil.org prior to completing the final course in the series. 

Learners who complete all four courses in this series within a 1-year period of time, will receive a digital Certificate of Completion and brand-new badge! Celebrate your achievement by sharing your certificate and badge on social media and adding them to your LinkedIn profile.