May Webinar Wednesdays Have Arrived 2018-05-01 Up first in May, we will be preparing for hurricane season and ‘lessons learned’ from Hurricane Harvey. We will also bring you a webinar from the Executive Leadership Program on Emotional Intelligence. Professor McDermott, McDonough School of Business Georgetown University, will delve into this important topic and the simple techniques you, and your co-workers can use every day to ensure that you are exhibiting emotional intelligence. Wait… there’s more! Read below for descriptions on other upcoming webinars. Registration Open: Best of #LAC18: Natural Disasters - Preparation & Impact 2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 In the wake of a natural disaster, communities turn to their schools to fulfill their most immediate need–food. With power outages and grocery stores and restaurants closed or destroyed, school nutrition professionals are often first responders. Structural damage and population migration have far-reaching, immediate and long-term impacts on a school nutrition program. Hear about year-round preparation efforts and direct solutions from school nutrition directors and state agency officials who have experienced the effects of recent record-breaking climate events. Successful completion of the webinar and quiz is awarded 1 SNA CEU, or 1 CPEU for RDs/DTRs. Emotional Intelligence: The Leadership Edge2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 In the webinar, we will focus on the mindset and skill set for enhancing your social and emotional intelligence. More specifically, we will focus on (1) increasing your self-awareness on both your cognitive and emotional assumptions around leadership; (2) increasing your ability to inspire others at an emotional level; (3) improving your ability to influence and persuade others; and (4) increasing the effectiveness of your personal development network. The sessions will help you better understand interpersonal differences and your influence or impact on others. Successful completion of the webinar and quiz is awarded 1 SNA CEU, or 1 CPEU for RDs/DTRs. Helpful Tips for Training Your Multigenerational Staff2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Today’s School Nutrition Professionals are comprised of varying generations. It can often be challenging to find common ground when training four (and very soon five) different generations. All have different values, motivators and learning styles. We all view the world through our generational filter and as you know what works for one person may not work for another. Thinking about training for different generations, different motivators and different learning styles may make your head spin! Yet training must take place and must also be effective. This webinar will provide insight to help you understand the differences of the varying generations, what motivates them, and how to successfully engage them in a training environment. Successful completion of the webinar and quiz is awarded 1 SNA CEU, or 1 CPEU for RDs/DTRs. The Department of Education Presents: Emergency Preparedness2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Almost every week, we read in the newspaper or watch on television some horrible event unfolding at a school somewhere in the United States. Have you thought about, “What if that happened at my school?” Or more importantly, have you ever asked yourself, “What would I do if it happened to me?” Now is your chance to listen to a school safety expert as he discusses how to mentally, physically and strategically prepare yourself to respond in the event of the unthinkable. This webinar will highlight time-tested strategies that you can apply to your role in the cafeteria, as well as in your everyday life in this ever-changing society. Being aware of what threats exist and how to respond to them is the first step towards ensuring that you, your staff and your family are safe. Successful completion of the webinar and quiz is awarded 1 SNA CEU, or 1 CPEU for RDs/DTRs. Registration Coming Soon: Best of #LAC18: Procurement Ethics —What Should You Do? 2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, May 30, 2018Best of #LAC18: Mastering Forecasting through Cycle Menus 2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, June 20, 2018