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CLGImpactConference2026
Venue: Breakout Room 3: 213 clear filter
Wednesday, August 26
 

1:30pm PDT

Find and Fight Your Time Pest
Wednesday August 26, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
We hear the phrase "time management" so often that many people feel stressed or annoyed just hearing it - usually because it comes packaged as another generic lecture on how to do things better. This session takes a different approach: instead of prescribing one-size-fits-all advice, it helps each participant identify their own specific "time pest" - the exact part of their system that's actually breaking down.
Participants will first learn the five core areas that make up effective time management: goal setting, prioritization, managing interruptions, action orientation, and scheduling. They'll then complete a short self-assessment to pinpoint which of these areas is their real weak spot - often not the one they assumed. From there, the session introduces targeted, practical tools matched to each area, so participants leave with strategies relevant to their actual struggle rather than a generic checklist.

The session closes with a workshop-style discussion where participants pair up, share their diagnostic results, and each commit to one concrete tool to try in the following week - turning individual insight into a shared, actionable strategy.

Speakers
avatar for Daria Konovaltseva

Daria Konovaltseva

ELL/ESL Instructor, MaKami College
ESL/ELL/LINC Instructor | Specializing in curriculum design, instructional planning & leadership, AI for education, educational psychology
Wednesday August 26, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Breakout Room 3: 213

2:30pm PDT

Communicating with Clarity: Tools, Tone, and Trust at MaKami College
Wednesday August 26, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Effective communication is at the heart of a healthy, collaborative, and student-centred workplace. This course provides MaKami College staff with the knowledge, tools, and practical strategies needed to communicate clearly, professionally, and constructively across departments and campuses. Participants will gain an understanding of the College's communication ecosystem, the role of the Communications team, and the tools and processes that support effective internal communication.
The course explores best practices for using Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, branded templates, and communication request processes, while helping staff choose the right communication methods for different audiences and situations. Participants will also learn how to responsibly use artificial intelligence tools to enhance productivity while protecting institutional data, maintaining privacy, and verifying information accuracy.
Through practical examples and workplace scenarios, staff will strengthen their skills in active listening, constructive dialogue, conflict resolution, inquiry-based communication, and crisis response. The course emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and accountability, empowering employees to build stronger relationships, reduce misunderstandings, and contribute to a culture of trust and respect across the College.

Wednesday August 26, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Breakout Room 3: 213
 
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