Considerations for Successful Meetings and Projects
Whether you’re leading a one-time meeting or an ongoing project, you want a successful outcome that reaches your audience effectively. You want to create a worthwhile experience with a productive outcome, and this takes intentionality and planning. Consider the following tips for a successful meeting or project:
- Provide credible information presented in a way that is relatable and easy to understand. Providing information without putting it in a context that the receivers can understand and relate to will not serve your intended purpose.
- Take time to build relationships even if only for a one-time meeting. You never know when some of the same people may be at another meeting in the future. Ice breakers and etiquette guidelines for coming together are two ways to start building relationships.
- Recognize that each person brings unique experiences and perspectives. Be sure to acknowledge and tap into the knowledge in the room.
- Have a clear understanding of the outcome, share it with participants and outline their role in reaching the intended outcome.
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 Basic Survey Training
NRCS NE Area Engineering staff is putting on a Basic Survey Training on May 31 near Bemidji, MN and on June 1 in Sauk Rapids, MN. You only need to attend one location to complete the training. Participants will learn the basics of surveying for elevation using self-levelling and laser levels as well as notetaking. Participants will also practice pacing, measuring with a cloth tape, reading a rod, and using a hand level.
Additional information and a link to register can be found here.
Pasture Condition Scoring and Estimating Forage Production Training
The pasture condition score sheet is a screening tool used to evaluate pasture productivity and stability, and the forage production worksheet is used to estimate the biomass a pasture or hay field will produce. This training will be held near Detroit Lakes on June 7, and Ivanhoe on June 9. Additional information about this training opportunity and a link to the registration can be found here.
Plant ID and Monarch Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Guide (WHEG) Training
During these field based trainings attendees will hone their plant identification skills and practice assessing pollinator habitat using the Monarch WHEG. The four opportunities to attend this training are near Glyndon on June 7, Granite Falls on June 9, Northfield on June 23, and Brainerd on July 12. More information and a link to the registration can be found here.
Planter Materials Workshop
Due to many training requests for “Species, Seeding and Seed Mixes”, TTCP is partnering with the Bismarck Plant Materials Center to bring you a full day of mixed classroom and field training which is being offered near Ivanhoe on June 14, Starbuck on June 15, and Mahnomen on June 16. The field portion of this training offers a unique opportunity to get hands on experience with establishing grass using a no till drill. This training will cover designing a seed mix, site conditions, seed and seeding methods for successful establishment as well as a live no-till drill demonstration looking at different seed boxes, seed movement through the drill, seed rate calibration, and depth regulation. More information on this training opportunity and a link to the registration can be found here.
Soil Health and Sustainability Training
Minnesota NRCS, the NRCS National Soil Health Division, and the TTCP will be hosting a Soil Health and Sustainability for Field Staff training this summer. The classroom portion will be held virtually June 28-30, and one day of field training will be held in July. This training is designed to provide field-level conservationists and soil scientists with an overall understanding of soil health and sustainability principles to guide them with recommendations for land management. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to evaluate soil health; have an understanding of soil quality/soil health indicators and their relationship to onsite/offsite effects of management; communicate soil health concerns to employees, partners and land managers through conservation technical assistance and planning that complies with national policy; and apply soil health and sustainability principles and conservation technology holistically to supply safe, healthy and abundant food and fiber and sustain ecosystem functions on agricultural lands. Additional information and a link to register can be found here.
2022 Conservation Planning Course
This year, the Conservation Planning Course will be held August 1-5 in Morris. Course attendees are required to be Level I Conservation Planners before attending, and it is expected that those attending this course will complete the additional requirements to become Level III Conservation Planners. The Level I Conservation Planner requirements can be found here. In addition to being a Level I Conservation Planner, all attendees need to complete the Core Competency modules before attending.
The prerequisites for this course will take approximately 55 hours to complete, and it is recommended that attendees have at least one year of experience before attending. At this time, we are planning to hold this course again in 2023.
Advanced Livestock Grazing Management Training
This training is planned for mid August in Grand Rapids. Prerequisites for this advanced training include being a Level 1 Conservation Planner and previous attendance at the Grazing Facilitating Practices, Pasture Condition Scoring, Estimating Forage Production, and Conservation Planning Course. If you are interested in taking this course, please take advantage of the above training opportunities so you are prepared.
Announcement
Area Technical Training Team 6 Counties: SWCD, NRCS, TSA, and BWSR staff are getting together June 16th in Mankato to discuss ecological sciences’ and engineering technical resources, training, job approval authority, and to get to know each other (again!). Watch your email for a registration link and more details on the upcoming meeting.
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BWSR Sponsored Training Events
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October
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October 25-27
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BWSR Academy - Save the Date, Brainerd Area
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Minnesota Wetland Professional Certification Program |
| May 17-18 |
MWPCP Regional Training - Spicer |
| May 25-26 |
MWPCP Regional Training - Mankato (Full) |
| July 11-15 |
Wetland Delineation and Regulation Basic Class - Arden Hills (Full) |
| August 16-17 |
MWPCP Regional Training - Cloquet |
| Sept 12-16 |
Wetland Delineation and Regulation Basic Class - Brainerd (Full) |
| October 5-6 |
MWPCP Regional Training - Bemidji |
More information on all MWPCP classes can be found on the Wetland Training Opportunities page.
Technical Training & Certification Program Trainings
Related Partner Trainings
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June
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June 7
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Creating and Maintaining Biodiversity in Organic Perennial Systems, NRCS, Online
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June 22
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Introduction to Pollinator Habitat, PF, Dodge Center
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June 30
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USFWS Easements, Restorations, and CRP Add-Ons, PF, Alexandria
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July
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July 7
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Grazing with a Twist: How bison ranching can be both foreign and familiar, PF, Pelican Rapids
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July 26
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Creative Ways to Make Great Habitat, PF, Slayton
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July 28
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Glacial Ridge Wetland Restoration Tour, PF, Mentor
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July 28
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Shoreline & Watershed Practices Tour 2022, MECA, Cass SWCD & Beltrami SWCD, Walker
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August
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August 9-10
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Field School for Soil Health Educators, Soil Health Nexus and UMN MOSH
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September
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Sept 8
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Wetland Restoration in SW Minnesota, PF, Worthington
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Not all training takes place in a classroom. Check out the links below to learn at a time and place of your choosing.
We’ve also put together a searchable library of recorded modules, webinars, videos and other resources to help our staff and partners find professional development information on a variety of topics. You can visit BWSR's Online Learning page to find web-based technical training resources sorted by category.
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