Course Preview for March 2022
VCPI is pleased to announce new on-demand e-learning opportunities especially for our members. Each month we will be offering FREE original short courses on topics in mental health & wellness, leadership, self-care, and nonprofit operations, as well as lessons and ideas from best-selling authors and award-winning organizations. We’ll preview the course materials here on our webpage. Current VCPI members can access this material through their Canvas learning management-system account. Explore and learn anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace on your computer, tablet, or mobile device.
Specialize early. Commit to a single path. That’s what many of us are told we must do to succeed in school, sports, or work. But bestselling author, acclaimed journalist, and renowned TED speaker David Epstein argues that this advice is just plain wrong—and in his book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, he lays out the evidence. In this course, you’ll learn why Epstein believes generalists have a competitive advantage over those who specialize early. First, you’ll find out why “head starts” are overrated, when switching careers is a smart idea, and how a breadth of skills and experiences uniquely prepares you for an increasingly “wicked world.” You’ll then explore how to broaden your range to boost cognitive flexibility and analogical thinking, allowing you to solve problems across fields. Finally, you’ll discover the benefits of ditching long-term plans or old tools to pick up something new.
Better navigate workplace stress with these learning modules:
The Relationship Between Pressure & Performance
How to Manage Your Stress & Increase Mental Focus
How to Perform Well Under Pressure
Identification Strategies: What is Burnout?
Support Strategies: Recovery from Burnout