Seminar Environment: What to Expect at the Seminar

An overview of topics, tools and resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Seminar participants frequently ask the following questions...

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1. What is

the purpose

of the

seminar?

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2. What will be taught at the

seminar?

3. Do I need

to do

anything

before the

seminar?

4. What resources are available to me?

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• The Origin & History of the Seminar – Designed by U.S. EPA’s OWOW & OPM– Intended as a management development class– OWOW invited non-EPA participants– National recognition for excellence

• Structure of the Seminar – 2 weeks to explore, collaborate

& experience

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Seminar Faculty• Speakers and presenters from

government & non-government perspectives

• Policy experts, scientists, local watershed management participants, authors, academic professionals, and other experts in fields ranging from watershed science to management science and sociology.

• Selected to provide you with a complete professional executive level class.

• Significant opportunities to interact with the speakers and presenters.

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Seminar TopicsA sampling of topics:• Conflict management• Teamwork and collaboration • Watershed science • Performance and status monitoring• Organizational development• Facilitation (both meetings and processes)• Policy development – local, national and

federal• Management science• Program management and Implementation

skills

Also features:• Presentations from successful projects

across the state• “Lessons learned” from successful projects

and programs• An all-day field trip connected with class

construction of a watershed management plan for a specific local watershed.

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Available Resources & Additional Information• Expected weather • What to bring to the

seminar• Local Attractions • Local Services

• Logistics• Time Commitment/ Dates

and Times• Hotel Accommodations• Transportation

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Online Resources

• Alumni resources (Online message/bulletin boards, post-seminar courses, networking with Seminar alumni)

• Guide to Regulatory Compliance• Important links to CALFED Bay-Delta

Program, meeting reminders, important dates

• Reference Library• Staff and participant information

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The Change Style Indicator helps us design more personal and effective Seminar instruction, and

• Helps seminar facilitators understand your learning preferences

• Assists us in designing the class for maximum effectiveness

• A link to the Change Style Indicator and a password will be provided to you

• Takes less than 15 minutes to complete• Your personalized assessment results will be given to

you on Day 1 of the Seminar.

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Congratulations

on your selection as a participant in the

Watershed

Partnership Seminar.

We look forward to seeing you there and

working together!