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<div style="margin:0;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><font face="Times New Roman,serif">We are recruiting participants for a professional development opportunity in the fall of 2014 called Action Leadership Retreat, held
November 4-5, 2014. </font></span></font></div>
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<div style="margin:0;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><font face="Times New Roman,serif">Designed for Extension educators (or others with similar responsibilities) with 18 months to three years experience, the
</font><font face="Times New Roman,serif"><strong>Action Leadership Retreat</strong></font><font face="Times New Roman,serif"> is a professional development opportunity built around simulated on-the-job experiences. Led by a facilitator and two experienced
Extension professionals who are trained as observers, ALR is designed to help you evaluate and reflect on your skills in twelve key areas (e.g., conflict management, communication, and interpersonal skills) important for success as an Extension professional.</font></span></font></div>
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<div style="margin:0;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><font face="Times New Roman,serif">Your peers have good things to say about ALR. One former participant said:</font></span></font></div>
<div style="margin:0;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><font face="Times New Roman,serif"><span lang="en"><em>“By far the most productive in-service I have ever been involved with. Excellent faculty, well-planned program.”</em></span></font></span></font></div>
<div style="margin:0;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><font face="Times New Roman,serif"><strong> </strong></font><font face="Times New Roman,serif">We will offer Action Leadership Retreat November 4-5, 2014.</font></span></font></div>
<div style="margin:0;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><font face="Times New Roman,serif"><strong>Space is still available for this event and will be limited to 7 participants. Registrations will be accepted on a first
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<div style="margin:0;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><font face="Times New Roman,serif">For additional information and to register, visit: <a href="http://extensionhr.osu.edu/profdev/ALR%20Promotion%20%282%29.pdf">click here</a>
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<div style="margin:0;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><font face="Times New Roman,serif">For questions or additional information please contact Kayla Oberstadt
</font><a href="mailto:oberstadt.1@osu.edu" target="_blank"><font face="Times New Roman,serif">oberstadt.1@osu.edu</font></a><font face="Times New Roman,serif">, Graduate Research Associate or Graham Cochran
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