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Brown Bag Lunch & Learn

FREE! A regular six-week series to develop and increase your professional skills.

Cosponsored by Multnomah County Library and Portland Community College.

Fall 2008 Series

Central Library, U.S. Bank Room

October 2
Conflict Resolution Skills for Better Relationships
Speaker: Tsipora Dimant
Discover the roots of conflict and the mediation skills needed to find effective solutions. Learn how to have discussions that are balanced, direct and fair.
October 9
Strategies for Embracing Change
Speaker: Cheryl Hinerman
Change isn't always about completely letting go of the old. The best changes blend your history and core values with a new focus to move forward. Explore strategies to help you plan for change.
October 16
Global Giveback: The Gift Felt Around the World
Speaker: Karen Shimada
Portland is home to organizations making a difference globally. They count on our support to respond during crises and plan sustainable solutions to pressing problems. Explore new options for being part of these solutions.
October 23
Cultivating Creativity
Speaker: Bob Lieberman
Creativity comes naturally to all of us when we let it. Learn how to use a simple model of the creative process to identify and remove obstacles to creativity in your career and personal life.
October 30
Office Politics in the Multi-Generational Workplace
Speaker: Alisa Brake
We now have four generations "under the same roof" for the first time in workplace history. Each has different perspectives, communication styles and expectations adding lots of spice to old adages about office politics!
November 6
Brain Health: A Naturopathic Approach
Speaker: Dr. Andy Swanson
Discover how what you eat affects the brain. Learn natural strategies that support the health of the nervous system, enhance neurological performance and prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and other conditions.