Calendar of Events

Associated Industries of Missouri will present a Springfield Workers' Compensation Discussion Group at noon Jan. 20 at Clary's American Grill. The speaker will be Chris Wrigley, employer representative to the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission. His topic will be recent Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and appeals changes to the work comp act. The cost is $20 per person, which includes lunch. For more information, call Annette Wallace at AIM, 573-634-2246.

The Southwest Missouri Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals will hold a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Tower Club in Springfield. Ken Bavuso, of Dale Carnegie Training, will present a program titled "Dealing with Humanity in a Technical Age" For more information, call Gary Farrar at 887-0484.

How To Manage Multiple Projects and Meet Deadlines, a Fred Pryor Seminars program, will be presented Jan. 22 at the Ramada Inn, 2820 N. Glenstone. This one-day seminar covers organizational skills, developing shortcuts and stress management. The cost is $99 per person. To register, call 800-255-6139.

International Trade: Getting Started, presented by the Small Business Development Center at SMSU, will be held 8-11 a.m. Jan. 22 in SMSU's Glass Hall, west entrance. Among the topics covered will be evaluating import/export potential, assistance resources available, documentation, transportation and getting paid. The cost is $15 for members of the Greater Ozarks International Trade Association, $25 for nonmembers. To register, call Pam Pyeatt at 836-5685.

"First Things First," a seminar by Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," will be held Jan. 26 at the Sheraton Hawthorn Park Hotel. This day-long seminar is designed to help participants accomplish worthwhile goals and lead a rewarding and balanced life. The cost is $195 per person, which includes materials. For more information, call 800-873-7545.

Ozarks Community Technical College is sponsoring an ISO 9000 Lead Assessor course the week of Jan. 26-30, 1998. This course is registered with the International Register of Certificated Auditors and is accepted by the Registrar Accreditation Board of America for Lead Assessor certification. For registration information, call David Felin at 895-7168.

Essentials of Effective Supervision will meet Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 26-April 13. This course is designed for new or experienced managers responsible for gaining results through the productivity of others. For more information, call the Management Development Institute at SMSU, 836-5667.

The Management Development Institute at SMSU will hold Managing in Today's Organization Jan. 28. The seminar provides a foundation for effective management through increased understanding of how successful organizations and capable managers function in today's business environment. In conjunction with this seminar, MDI will also present The Effective Leader/Manager Feb. 26. This seminar enables participants to benchmark with leaders who have proven themselves in the business climate and help create a blueprint for business success. Each seminar costs $195. For more information, call MDI at 836-5667.

Associated Industries of Missouri will present Hiring & Firing: New Rules for the 21st Century Jan. 29 at the Ramada Inn. The half-day seminar costs $85 for AIM/TRIM members and $135 for nonmembers. Bill Martucci will be the presenter. The seminar offers 4.2 CLE credits and 4 CPE credits. For information or to register, call 573-634-2246.

The Management Development Institute at SMSU will hold a Certified Professional Secretary Review Jan. 29-April 23. The course consists of several sessions and culminates in the CPS examination. The cost is $185. To register, call Christie Englis at 836-5667.

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