Resources

Trainings

The below videos are recordings of trainings provided by The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing. These training videos are only accessible by password to SVAM members. If you are a SVAM Member and need the password, contact us.

TOpX Leader Training Series

TOpX Leader Training: Solving Problems Effectively

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership OpX Solutions

Led by: Peter Mierke

TOpX Leader Training: Resolve Conflict with Confidence

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership OpX Solutions

Led by: Peter Mierke

TOpX Leader Training: Empower Others Through Delegation

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership OpX Solutions

Led by: Lois James

TOpX Leader Training: Inspire and Motivate Others

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership OpX Solutions

Led by: Lisa Hayes

TOpX Leader Training: Communicate with Clarity

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership OpX Solutions

Led by: Lisa Hayes

TOpX Leader Training: Strengthen Your Leadership Style and Purpose

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership OpX Solutions

Led by: Peter Mierke

TOpX Leader Training: Lead Yourself & Others with Emotional Intelligence

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership OpX Solutions

Led by: Lisa Hayes & Dianne Ward

TOpX Leader Training: Manage Your Time Like a Leader

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership OpX Solutions

Led by: Dianne Ward

TOpX Leader Training: Set Goals and Make Them Happen

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership OpX Solutions

Led by: Dianne Ward

TOpX Leader Training: Develop a Leader’s Mindset

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership OpX Solutions

Led by: Dianne Ward

AI Trainings

AI for Supervisors

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with The University of Virginia’s College at Wise

Led by: David Hite

Employment Laws Training

Employment Laws Training: New Rules About Your Rules

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Baker-Donelson

Led by: Chad Wallace and Chelsea Hayes

Reasonable Suspicion Training

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Baker-Donelson

Led by: Chad Wallace and Chelsea Hayes

Employment Law Training

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Baker-Donelson

Led by: Chad Wallace and Chelsea Hayes

Employment Laws Training: The Employer Mandate

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Penn Stuart Attorneys at Law

Led by: John Martin

FMLA: The Basics and Common Issues

Hosted by: The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing in Abingdon, VA
Led by: Ramesh Murthy and Catherine Karczmarczyk, Attorneys at Law with Penn Stuart 

Employee Handbooks: Avoiding Unwritten Rules

Hosted by: Wolf Hills Fabricators in Abingdon, VA
Led by: Catherine Karczmarczyk, Attorney at Law with Penn Stuart

Significant Developments in Employment Law in 2017 and a Look Ahead

Hosted by: SVAM in Marion, VA
Led by: Matthew D. Davison, Esq., Baker Donelson

Cost Reduction in Worker’s Comp: Lunch-N-Learn

Hosted by: Utility Trailer in Glade Spring, VA
Led by: John Martin, Attorney at Law with Penn Stuart

Workers’ Comp: Lunch-N-Learn

Hosted by: Smyth County Community Hospital 
Led by: Ramesh Murthy, Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Employment Laws: Lunch-N-Learn

Hosted by: Utility Trailer in Glade Spring, Virginia
Led by: Matthew Davison, Employment Law

Employment Law L&L from Marika Miller on Vimeo.

Employment Laws: Lunch-N-Learn

Hosted by: SVAM in Abingdon, Virginia
Led by: Matthew Davison, Employment Law and Labor Relations Attorney at Baker Donelson

FMLA and ADAAA Intersection: Lunch-N-Learn

Hosted by: Somic America in Wytheville, Virginia
Led by: Matthew Davison, Employment Law and Labor Relations Attorney at Baker Donelson

FMLA and ADAAA Intersection Lunch-N-Learn from Marika Miller on Vimeo.

Skeletons in the Closet: When Old Conduct is the Basis for New Claims

Hosted by: SVAM
Led by: Matthew Davison, Baker Donelson 

Financial Literacy Series

Financial Literacy: Improving Credit

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Operation HOPE Inc.

Led by: Sarah Williams

Financial Literacy: Savings

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Operation HOPE Inc.

Led by: Sarah Williams

Financial Literacy: How to Budget

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Operation HOPE Inc.

Led by: Sarah Williams

Financial Literacy: Banking 101

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Operation HOPE Inc.

Led by: Sarah Williams

Supervisor Training Series

Supervisor Training: From Peer to Leader

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership Genedge

Led by: Bert Eades, Business Services Director

Supervisor Training: Having Difficult Conversations

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership Genedge

Led by: Teddy Martin, HR Director

Supervisor Training: Dealing with Difficult People and Difficult Situations

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership Genedge

Led by: Teddy Martin, HR Director

Supervisor Training: Train the Trainer

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership Genedge

Led by: Bert Eads

Supervisor Training: Time Management for Frontline Supervisors

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership Genedge

Led by: Cheryl Carrico

Supervisor Training: Performance Evaluations and Understanding a Performance Based Culture

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership Genedge

Led by: Sam Wolford

Effective Communication

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Genedge

Led by: Sam Wolford

From Peer to Leader

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech

Led by: Dr. Valerie Pierce

Generations in the Workplace

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech

Led by: Mallory T. Tuttle, MS

How to Conduct Performance Evaluation

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech

Led by: M. Aaron Bond, Ph. D.

Managing Difficult Conversations at Work

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech

Led by: Dr. Susan Johnstad

Supervisors Communicating with Employees

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech

Led by: Dawn Merrill, MBA

Time Management Strategies for Success

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech

Led by: Allison Mays

Problem Solving and Design Thinking

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech

Led by: Dr. Susan Johnstad

Time Management

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech

Led by: Mallory T. Tuttle, MS

Supervisors Communicating with Employees

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech

Led by: Dawn Merrill

Transitioning From Peer to Leader

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech

Led by: LJ Heller

Moving from Conflict to Collaboration

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech

Led by: Henry Yampolsky

Having Difficult Conversations at Work

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech

Led by: Susan Johnstad

Bridging Generations at Work

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech

Led by: Mallory T. Tuttle

Handling Workplace Issues with Legal Implications

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech

Led by: Dr. John Gratto

Team Building

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech, Southwest Center

Led by: Karae Foddrell

Negotiation Skills

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech, Southwest Center

Led by: Karae Foddrell

Diversity and Inclusion Training – Another Seat at the Table

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech, Southwest Center

Led by: Dr. Melinda Hill

Developing Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech, Southwest Center

Led by: Dr. Susan Johnstad

How to Handle Employee Workplace Situations

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech, Southwest Center

From Peer to Leader: “Movin’ on Up”

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech, Southwest Center

Led by: Dr. Alan Forrest

Having Difficult Conversations

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech, Southwest Center

Led by: Dr. Susan Johnstad

Professional Email Etiquette

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech, Southwest Center

Time Management Skills Training: Effectively Using Your Time

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech, Southwest Center

Led by: Dr. Alan Forrest

Communication Skills Training: Understanding the Communication Process

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech, Southwest Center

Led by: Dr. Alan Forrest

Communication Skills Training: Understanding the Communication Process

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Virginia Tech, Southwest Center

Led by: Dr. Alan Forrest

Conducting Performance Evaluations

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with The University of Virginia’s College at Wise

Led by: David Hite

Tips and Techniques for Improving Your Work Environment

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with The MedFit Center

Supervisor to Peer Communication Training

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with Radford University
Led by: John Brummett 

Crucial Conversations

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with the University of Virginia’s College at Wise Professional Development
Led by: Carla Glass 

Assessing and Addressing Workplace Violence

Hosted by: Universal Fibers
Led by: Rex Carter, Retired Virginia State Police Trooper  

Creating a Kaizen Culture

Hosted by: The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing and SVAM Center of Excellence in Abingdon, VA
Led by: Peter Miles, Technology Acceleration Manager at Genedge 

Active Shooter: Lunch-N-Learn

Hosted by: SVAM 
Led by: Major Bryon Ashbrook, Washington County Sheriff’s Department

Active Shooter Training: Lunch-N-Learn

Hosted by Utility Trailer in Glade Spring, Virginia
Led by: Sheriff Newman and Major Ashbrook of Washington County Sheriff’s Department

VOS Program: Lunch-N-Learn

Hosted by: Mountain States Health Alliance  Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia
Led by: MSHA Staff

Software Trainings

Microsoft Excel Training

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with The University of Virginia’s College at Wise

Microsoft Word Training

Hosted by: SVAM in partnership with The University of Virginia’s College at Wise

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