The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with ATW Training Solutions again in 2018 to bring great training programs to the Fairfield area! Following the success of last year's Management Development Program (MDP), we're very proud to extend that foundation by offering MDP2. This four-session (full days) series is an extension to the original MDP offered in 2017. Participants in this series are not required to have completed MDP. This series is a "deeper dive" into leadership concepts that "connects" more experienced leaders to the current characteristics of the workforce and advanced leadership skills. 

​Session 1: Engage Your People - Wednesday, September 26, 2018
​ In this session, participants will utilize the acclaimed Everything DiSC Management profile. ATW will lead an exploration of one-on-one management by utilizing the advanced assessment. By understanding their behavioral style and the style of those they are leading, participants build their leadership skills and maximize opportunities to more effectively give feedback, coach, motivate, and engage their team members. 

Session 2: Empower Your Team - Wednesday, October 17, 2018
In the second session, participants continue to build their leadership influence through learning how to more effectively empower and build their team. Included in the session is an assessment of team effectiveness utilizing Team Performance Concepts, a program from the esteemed Ken Blanchard Companies. The day also includes focused discussion on creating a culture of accountability.

Session 3: Elevate Your Results - Wednesday, November 7, 2018
ntability. Participants will shift attention to how to bring out the best in themselves in session three. This session is filled with tools to enhance management productivity. Participants will load their tool kit with skills for prioritizing, managing cross-functional collaboration, leading geographically dispersed teams, building powerful business cases, project management, and managing up.

Session 4: Explore Your Shifting Workforce - Wednesday, December 5, 2018
dispersed We'll begin this final session with exploration of emotional intelligence - what research shows to be 58% of one's success on the job. We'll then turn to explore the challenges and opportunities of today's diverse workforce, including: a look at our Millennial and Post-Millennial talent, building and sustaining a culture to retain talent, and awareness of the "rules" for a respectful workplace in a #MeToo climate.

Date(s): See exact dates above. All sessions 9:00am to 4:00pm (Lunch Included)
Location: Jefferson County Health Center
Price: Originally $1,595; Now just $895 to Chamber Members or $995 non-Chamber Members (That's just $225 per full day session!)

To enroll for this class, call Mark at ATW Training Solutions at 515-727-0731,
or email him direct at: mark@atwtraining.com.

The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale, traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The names of more than 58,000 American soldiers are included on the wall. The Wall will be traveling to Fairfield from Ainsworth, Iowa on September 11th and will officially be open to the public at midnight on the 12th. Admission is free at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #47.

~ Volunteers Needed ~

Volunteer and support our veterans at the traveling exhibit! Volunteers needed most from 8am on Saturday until 8am on Sunday. To volunteer or for more information, contact Roger Frakes at (319)695-3140.

The Wall That Heals - Traveling Details
September 11th, 2018
Rally Time in Ainsworth: 2:00pm
Depart Ainsworth: 3:00pm
Arrive in Brighton: Approx. 3:30pm
Arrive in Fairfield: 4:00pm

The route will be Highway 92 to Highway 1, to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds (down Briggs Street and the south side of the square in Fairfield)

The 2018-2019 Leadership Fairfield class just had their opening session on Tuesday, September 11th. Leadership Fairfield is Fairfield's premier networking and professional development program. The program has eight monthly sessions, each centered around a unique theme. As part of the opening session, Leadership Fairfield participants went on a Scavenger Hunt at local businesses around Fairfield. Their goal was to find a specific item in the store and to meet the owner and employees. 

"The Leadership Scavenger Hunt was a huge hit. All participants enjoyed exploring and learning about the businesses." - Chelsey Haynes, Event Coordinator, Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce