CreativeNotebook Series 2020: Professional Development To-Do List

The Cultural Alliance of Western CT is here to help you further your career by offering intensive workshops that provide a deeper level of understanding. This year, sharpen your productivity skills, enjoy new efficiencies, and enhance your professional reputation. From marketing to collaboration and coworking, we have the workshops to help keep you up-to-date and in control of your professional future. Plan your professional development now and tick these off your 2020 to-do list! If you’re a creative entrepreneur, creative thinker, artist, or arts administrators – we had you in mind for this series, but ALL business professionals (for-profit and nonprofit) can benefit! Register today.

Creative Notebook with Microsoft: Scale Your Productivity

Series Kick-Off February 27th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Join us at the Microsoft Store for a Networking Event to kick-off the Creative Notebook Series with the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut. In this free, two-hour event, meet local professionals and learn about how the Surface Family will be your tool for success.

Drinks and refreshments provided. RSVP to reserve your spot today.

Session 1 March 5th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Be More Productive: Connect, create and integrate with Windows 10 and Office 365

This free workshop featuring Windows 10 and Office 365 will show you how to collaborate with colleagues on the go, stay organized with OneNote, and other Office applications. Participants choose topics of interest and leave understanding how to get empowered with Microsoft apps and tools like:

• Pen and Windows Ink
• Desktop Apps and Mobile Versions
• Collaborating in Office 365

This workshop is a part of the Creative Notebook Series presented by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut. All participants welcome. RSVP to reserve your spot today.

Session 2 March 12th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Master Your Communications: Outlook in O365

Join us for a hands-on, interactive and in-depth examination of Outlook 2016. Organize your professional life and master your communications with Outlook.

During this workshop you will learn how to:

• Master automated email management by creating custom rules
• Use advanced calendar features to stay on schedule and on track
• Use filter features to see what you need when you need it
• Create custom calendars for task management to get the job done

This workshop is a part of the Creative Notebook Series presented by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut. All participants welcome. RSVP to reserve your spot today.

Session 3 March 19th 10:00AM-12:00PM

Do More with Excel

Join us for a hands-on, interactive experience with Excel 365. Learn the many features of Excel 365 to simplify your tasks and increase productivity in your professional life. Learn to take raw data and transform it into meaningful information. We’ll look at functions and calculations that provide data in seconds available in the Excel software and save countless number of hours. Whether it's forecasts or estimates, learn the foundation to any good model and how to present information in a clear, concise, and visually appealing manner.

• Data manipulation (functions/calculations)
• Model building
• Develop efficiencies

This workshop is a part of the Creative Notebook Series presented by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut. All participants welcome. RSVP to reserve your spot today.

Session 4 March 26th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Do More with OneNote

Join us for a free workshop in the ultimate “creative notebook” Windows has to offer, OneNote 365. Learn how to use OneNote to access information across multiple devices and with multiple users. During this workshop, you will learn to:

• Manage and plan projects
• Create and manage task lists
• Provide an easier alternative for notetaking, meeting organization and more
• Share your OneNote files across devices and among colleagues

This workshop is a part of the Creative Notebook Series presented by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut. All participants welcome. RSVP to reserve your spot today.

Session 5 April 2nd, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Rock Your LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn isn’t just for job hunting! Join us for a free, two-hour workshop and discover how to rock your LinkedIn profile. Get a hands-on start developing a stellar and professional profile and learn how to grow your LinkedIn skills. Build your online brand, engage with your network, and use LinkedIn to promote yourself professionally. If you already have a resume to update your profile, you are encouraged to bring a digital or hard copy to use during the workshop, although it is not required.

This workshop is a part of the Creative Notebook Series presented by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut. All participants welcome. RSVP to reserve your spot today.