AAIM

Leadership for Leads ST. LOUIS - May 2026 - CANCELLED
2026-05-27 13:30 - 2026-06-17 17:00 (America/Chicago) | AAIM St. Louis Office, 12851 Manchester Rd., Suite 150, St. Louis, MO, 63131, United States
Making the transition from team member to team lead can be challenging. This course helps you assess and develop your leadership skills, discover practical and proven ways to effectively communicate, motivate and train others, and increase your personal effectiveness and professional reputation. As a work lead, your team’s success is your success. For more information or to register, go to https://aaimea.org/courses/leadership-for-leads/

Motivational Skills for Leaders ST. LOUIS 05/27/2026 - Cancelled
2026-05-27 18:00 - 21:30
Leaders are tasked with ‘motivating’ people and building engagement, but doing so can be difficult. In this course, participants will learn ways to help build employee engagement and performance, as well as leadership styles that can influence motivation and build positive behaviors. For more information or to register, go to https://aaimea.org/courses/motivational-skills-leaders/

Time Management LIVE ONLINE 05/28/2026
2026-05-28 09:00 - 11:00
Many new leaders are challenged by the volume of tasks and responsibilities that need to be resolved daily and weekly. These challenges affect the need to create vision and direction for a team or an organization. In order to be successful, leaders must plan and be proactive as it relates to time management. Participants will develop a Time Management Plan that makes sense for their schedules and objectives.

KLS: Delegating & Empowering Others LIVE ONLINE 05/28/2026
2026-05-28 09:30 - 11:30
Delegation and empowerment are essential leadership skills for managers. Delegation is a straightforward means of assigning tasks. Done effectively, it can be motivating. Empowerment is giving employees more autonomy with the aim of developing their commitment and expertise. Put together delegation and empowerment and there are wide-ranging benefits for the manager, the employees, and their organization.

The idea of delegation is certainly nothing new. It’s something effective supervisors and managers do well. This training provides guidelines that help all leaders learn how to do it right.

Supervisor's Toolbox FLORIDA - June 2026
2026-06-02 07:30 - 2026-06-16 15:30
As a supervisor, you are only as good as your people and the work they produce. This series course is designed to provide critical management skills to perform duties and responsibilities required of a management member. Participants will be able to develop a clear understanding of their job responsibilities as a supervisor, gain insight into their leadership style, and understand the basic skills needed to be an effective supervisor. For more information or to register, go to https://aaimea.org/courses/supervisor-essentials/

Communicate with Clarity ST. LOUIS 06/02/2026
2026-06-02 08:30 - 12:00
An effective letter or email informs, persuades, and impresses your reader. This class provides various methods for writing efficiently, avoiding pitfalls to written communication like passive sentences, wordiness, overuse of big words, and clichés. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on learning, participants will learn how to write simply and clearly, eliminate redundancies, and create messages that readers will remember. For more information or to register, go to https://aaimea.org/courses/effective-writing-skills/

HRE: HR Role & Regulatory Compliance Fundamentals LIVE ONLINE CANCELLED
2026-06-02 14:00 - 16:00
This course offers an introduction and review to the legal and regulatory compliance issues that persons in human resources or supervisory positions deal with on a day-to-day basis. The roles that HR can play within an organization will be explored.

Strategic HR: Organizational Strategy & Planning LIVE ONLINE 06/02/2026
2026-06-02 09:30 - 11:30
HR Strategy: Organizational Strategy & Planning
Human Resources professionals can help their organizations evolve and grow from being only reactive to forward thinking and proactive. Organizational strategy helps identify opportunities & challenges, develop measurable goals, and provide a framework for midstream adjustments. These strategies also help all members of the organization to become more accountable and take ownership of the direction the company. Understanding HR’s role in Organizational strategy is key to aligning C-suite goals with the workforce.
At the end of this class, the participants will be able to:
• Understand the importance of organizational and strategic planning
• Analyze internal and external business environments
• Understand the role of mission, vision, and values
• Formulate and implement corporate business and functional level strategies
• Understand HR’s role in strategic planning

Preventing Procrastination LIVE ONLINE 06/02/2026
2026-06-02 13:30 - 15:30
Everyone can be guilty of procrastinating from time to time and putting off unpleasant tasks. However, the habitual cycle of putting things off and slacking until the last minute, and the feeling of guilt that comes out of it, is something procrastinators often struggle with. This course goes beyond just the standard to-do list to help prevent procrastination by helping develop solid action plans and move you off the hamster wheel of frustration and inefficiency.

Attendees will learn:

5 Steps to creating a truly effective To-Do List
The breakthrough process that will banish your procrastination habits
How to uncover the keys to actually getting your To-Do’s accomplished

Join us Live Online to learn how to stop just rewriting your to-do list and how to actually prevent procrastination from being more productive.

KLS: Influencing Positive Change LIVE ONLINE 06/03/2026
2026-06-03 09:00 - 11:00
While most people and organizations enjoy stability and consistency, change is an inescapable fact in our lives. Technology and the economy demand that we adapt to new and different circumstances on a continual basis. And yet, most people find change threatening and resist it; even positive change. As leaders, you will be creating and facilitating change throughout your organization. It is important that you know the strategies and techniques that can reduce resistance to change and increase the chances of success for you and your team.

Communicate with Clarity LIVE ONLINE June 2026
2026-06-03 09:30 - 2026-06-10 11:30

Developing People for Performance & Growth 06/03/2026
2026-06-03 13:00 - 16:30
Nothing is more important to an organization than retaining and developing the talent that will lead to the preservation and future success of the organization. Yet, the competency of developing people is one of the newer competency focuses for leaders. It doesn’t have to be mysterious and it is important for leaders to learn how to develop their people as core ways of leading every day. For more information or to register, go to https://aaimea.org/courses/developing-people-for-performance-and-growth/

Agile EQ w/DiSC - 06/04/2026
2026-06-04 08:30 - 12:00
Everything DiSC® Agile EQ™ is a classroom training and personalized learning experience
that teaches participants to read the emotional and interpersonal needs of a situation and
respond accordingly.
By combining the personalized insights of DiSC® with active emotional intelligence
development, participants discover an agile approach to workplace interactions and learn to
navigate outside their comfort zone, empowering them to meet the demands of any
situation.
Merging facilitated classroom training with online pre-work and follow-up tools, this
experience helps participants discover their DiSC style, understand their EQ strengths,
recognize their EQ potential, and commit to customized strategies for building agility.
Participant Take-Aways
• Discover the instinctive mindsets that shape their responses and interactions
• Recognize opportunities to stretch beyond what comes naturally to them
• Take action to become more agile in their approach to social and emotional situations
Module 1: Discover Your Mindsets. Participants discover their DiSC style and learn about
the Agile EQ mindsets that come naturally to them.
Module 2: Recognize and Value Other Mindsets. Participants deepen their understanding
of all the Agile EQ mindsets and recognize the value of shifting to less comfortable mindsets.
Module 3: Act to Become Agile. Participants explore anticipated difficulties in stretching to
new mindsets and create an action plan for becoming more agile.

FMLA Basics LIVE ONLINE 06/04/2026
2026-06-04 09:30 - 11:30
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been around for over a decade yet it continues to cause confusion and questions as to how to keep compliant. Detailed regulations and numerous legislative and regulatory changes have made it extremely difficult for Human Resources to administer. This class will help you and your organization overcome compliance and employee leave challenges while becoming more proficient in FMLA administration. You’ll obtain the skills, understanding, and confidence needed to make case-by-case and strategic FMLA decisions that withstand the toughest scrutiny.
At the end of this course, attendees will be able to:

Understand the conditions that are applicable to FMLA
Understand Notification Deadlines, how to curb abuse, and prevent claims
Better understand Military Family Leave
Recognize advanced FMLA issues involving parental leave, reinstatements, as well as recent new legislation
Know how to coordinate FMLA with ADA and accommodations

Intro to Microsoft OneNote LIVE ONLINE 06/04/2026 - CANCELLED
2026-06-04 14:30 - 16:30

Pulling Data Using Excel VLOOKUPs and More LIVE ONLINE 06/04/2026
2026-06-04 11:00 - 15:00
Excel LOOKUPs are powerful and versatile functions that save time and effort when working with large datasets. They are some of Excel’s most valuable and least understood functions. They search for specific values within a data range and return related information from another location. In this workshop, we will explore ways to return data using advanced techniques like VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, NAMED RANGES, the MATCH and INDEX functions, and more.

Project Management Fundamentals LIVE ONLINE June 2026
2026-06-04 13:30 - 2026-06-11 15:30
Project management is the practice of applying general management skills and supporting disciplines to organize and deploy resources in a way that effectively accomplishes project objectives. The techniques presented in this class will provide project managers and practitioners with a step-by-step approach to developing and managing a detailed project plan.

Active Listening LIVE ONLINE - June 2026
2026-06-05 09:00 - 2026-06-12 11:00
The number one cause of confusion, stress, miscommunication, and conflict comes from people not listening to each other. With so many distractions, high levels of stress, and packed schedules, it’s hard to focus on what people around you are saying. In this course, participants will find that active listening is the ‘bridge’ between being a ‘so-so listener’ to a dynamic listener. This class teaches ways to strengthen concentration, change listening habits, manage interruptions and monitor reactions to effectively communicate. For more information or to register, go to

Crafting Brilliance in Recruiting with ChatGPT 06/05/2026 - CANCELLED
2026-06-05 14:30 - 16:30

Microsoft Excel Level 1 LIVE ONLINE 06/09/2026
2026-06-09 08:00 - 15:00
This course will familiarize students with Excel, helping them to learn how to create, entering and editing text, values, and formulas and how to save workbooks. They will learn to move and copy data and formulas, and work with ranges (contiguous versus non-contiguous), rows, and columns. Students will also learn to use simple functions and easily apply formatting techniques to worksheet data. They will review workbooks for spelling errors, modify page setup, and print professional looking worksheets.

Leading Change ST. LOUIS 06/09/2026 - CANCELLED
2026-06-09 13:30 - 17:00
While most people and organizations enjoy stability and consistency, change is an inescapable fact in our lives. Technology and the economy demand that we adapt to new and different circumstances on a continual basis. In this course, participants will learn the strategies and techniques that can reduce resistance to change and increase the chances of success for themselves and their teams.

Strategic HR: Driving Employee Engagement LIVE ONLINE 06/09/2026
2026-06-09 09:30 - 11:30
HR Strategy: Driving Employee Engagement
Keeping employees engaged has become more challenging than ever with the evolving nature of the workplace. While it’s not just up to HR to keep employees engaged, the HR Team has a specific role in driving the strategy to help promote and facilitate employee engagement. This course will review the benefits of an engaged workforce, discuss recent trends in employee engagement, review the 7 Drivers of Engagement and explore how HR Professionals can promote them internally.
At the end of this class, the participants will be able to:
• Explain what engagement is and its importance for productivity in the workplace.
• Describe the seven management drivers of engagement and how a manager’s behavior can impact those drivers.
• Develop strategies to increase engagement.
• Understand HR’s role in staff engagement

Mastering Performance Appraisals 06/09/2026 - CANCELLED
2026-06-09 18:00 - 21:30
Course Description:
Performance appraisals often evoke mixed feelings—some managers anticipate them, while others feel a sense of dread. Regardless of your stance, these reviews are pivotal moments to drive employee growth, enhance team performance, and bolster organizational success.

In this course, you’ll learn how to transform performance reviews from a necessary task into a powerful tool for development. By the end of this session, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to conduct appraisals that truly make a difference.

Key Takeaways:

Understand the Role of Appraisals: Recognize the significance of appraisals as a formal coaching tool and their impact on overall performance management.
Best Practices for Effective Appraisals: Learn specific practices that enhance the effectiveness of appraisals and identify common pitfalls to avoid.
Comprehensive Preparation: Gain the ability to thoroughly prepare and plan for appraisals, ensuring a structured and efficient process.
Clear and Specific Feedback: Develop the skill to provide precise, constructive written comments that guide and inspire employees.
Goal Setting: Learn how to formulate realistic and motivating performance goals that align with organizational objectives.
Conducting Productive Discussions: Acquire techniques for leading appraisal discussions that are both productive and engaging, even when addressing difficult topics.

KLS: Documenting Employee Issues LIVE ONLINE - 06/10/2026
2026-06-10 09:30 - 11:30
Clear, objective documentation is one of the most important tools a supervisor can use to protect themselves, support team accountability, and partner effectively with HR. This practical course is designed to help supervisors understand when and how to document employee issues—without overcomplicating the process or turning it into legalese.

Delegation Skills ST. LOUIS 06/10/2026
2026-06-10 13:00 - 16:30
Delegation is not only a way of increasing your personal productivity–if used effectively, but delegation can also be a useful tool for training, coaching, and empowering employees. Successful delegation requires thorough planning, clear communication, structured follow-up, and feedback. This course will take a look at some of the issues surrounding delegation and ways of improving your personal delegation practices.

Accounting for the Non-Accountant LIVE ONLINE - June 2026
2026-06-10 18:30 - 2026-07-01 20:30
Complete and accurate financial records are the pulse of successful organizations. In this course, participants will learn the business financial numbers/ drivers of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements and the relationship between them through building a lemonade stand business and creating the financial statements for that business. These course exercises are based on the book “The Accounting Game: Basic Accounting Fresh from the Lemonade Stand” by Darrell Mullis and Judith Orloff.

Working with Difficult People ST. LOUIS 06/11/2026
2026-06-11 13:30 - 17:00
There are difficult people everywhere, and everyone has to deal with them. There will always be coworkers, managers, or customers who push you over the edge. The good news is that you don’t have to be their victim. And while you can’t change difficult people, you can communicate with them in such a way they change themselves. This course shows ways to recognize the common types of difficult people, how to coach that behavior and respond assertively. https://aaimea.org/courses/working-difficult-people/

HRE: The Employment Process LIVE ONLINE 06/11/2026 - CANCELLED
2026-06-11 14:00 - 16:00
This course offers a review of the Employment Process within organizations and examines the issues & challenges that persons in human resources deal with on a day-to-day basis.

Interpersonal Communication Skills Peoria 06/11/2026 - CANCELLED
2026-06-11 08:30 - 12:00
Every relationship, both personal and professional, is dependent upon communication. Successful projects and businesses depend on people accurately understanding one another. In this course, participants will learn to communicate with clarity, eliminate communication barriers, influence the actions and thoughts of others, and respond assertively.

Participants will receive information to complete a DiSC© Profile about three weeks prior to the course date. The online profile must be completed prior to the course.

For more information or to register, go to https://aaimea.org/courses/interpersonal-communication-skills/

Interpersonal Communication Skills ST. LOUIS 06/11/2026
2026-06-11 18:00 - 21:30
