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All webinars are delivered live at the time listed and are not recorded for later viewing. Times are listed for Eastern time zone.
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Transforming Archery, Transforming Systems: Adaptive Leadership in Action (NEW!)
Presenter: Michelle Doerr
2-hour webinar | $51.80
November 5, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 PM Eastern
How do you shift a sport from niche to mainstream, from back-forty tradition to community staple? This interactive session uses the Alabama Community Archery Strategy as a real-world case study to explore how adaptive leadership can foster systemic change.
Participants will gain a foundational understanding of adaptive leadership and apply its core principles—framing challenges, engaging stakeholders, orchestrating conflict, and managing loss—to a statewide transformation effort that now boasts over 20 archery parks and a thriving ecosystem of programs.
Through stories, breakout reflections, and discussion, we’ll examine what worked, what didn’t, and what it means to lead through uncertainty. We’ll also explore the facilitator’s own learning edge—how her early assumptions almost stalled progress—and how humility and experimentation helped shift the field. Participants will leave with concrete strategies and inspiration to apply adaptive leadership in their own contexts.
Key Takeaways:
- Distinguish adaptive vs. technical challenges in conservation leadership.
- Understand how to build coalitions and foster shared ownership.
- Learn from both the successes and missteps of a real-world transformation.
- Reflect on your own system and what shifts may be required for meaningful change
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Chaordic Leadership: Leading in the Space Between Order and Chaos
Presenter: Jyo Maan
3-hour webinar | $56.95
November 12, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 PM Eastern
Conservation work is evolving rapidly. Leaders today are expected to navigate not only environmental challenges but also deep social shifts and systemic complexity. It’s clear we need new ways of leading—ways that are more adaptive, purpose-driven, and aligned with the interconnected nature of the work itself.
Coined by Dee Hock, founder of Visa, the term “chaordic” blends chaos and order to describe leadership that thrives in the fertile space between the two. It’s a way of leading that values emergence over control, shared purpose over rigid plans, and wholeness over perfection. This webinar is a reflective learning experience—designed not to teach tools or techniques, but to help you explore the philosophy of Chaordic Leadership and whether it resonates with how you already show up (or want to show up) as a leader.
In this session, you’ll:
- Discover the origins and core ideas behind Chaordic Leadership
- Explore the tension between chaos and order—and why the in-between space is where innovation happens
- Reflect on your personal leadership experiences and how they align with chaordic principles
- Connect with others navigating similar complexity in conservation work
- Be invited to consider whether this is a leadership path you want to explore more deeply
This session is for you if:
- You’ve sensed the limits of top-down control or rigid frameworks in your leadership work
- You’re looking for a leadership approach that honors complexity, relationships, and shared purpose
- You’re curious about finding language and community around a way of leading that already feels natural to you
- You want to lead with more adaptability, integrity, and resilience—without burning out
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Beyond Resolution: Conflict Transformation for Collaborative Teams
Presenter: Jyo Maan
3-hour webinar | $56.95
November 18, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 PM Eastern
What if conflict isn’t a problem to fix, but a portal for growth? This webinar introduces conflict transformation—a relational, values-based approach that goes beyond managing tension. Explore how conflict often stems from identity, values, and power, and learn how to respond with clarity, presence, and compassion. Facilitator Jyotsna Maan shares her original framework—the 8 C’s of Conflict Transformation—to help you navigate complex or emotionally charged situations. Ideal for anyone facing recurring conflict in teams, communities, or personal relationships, this session offers reflection, insight, and an invitation into a deeper workshop experience. Discover how shifting your mindset around conflict can lead to stronger connection, deeper repair, and more grounded leadership.
(This is an expanded version of the Summer Series session of the same name).
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Your Leadership Story: Discover It. Shape It. Share It.
Presenter: Jyo Maan
2-hour webinar | $51.80
December 2, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 PM Eastern
In conservation, we often lead with data, policy, and science—but it's stories that move hearts, shift mindsets, and build trust.
In this lively and interactive webinar, we’ll explore how storytelling isn't just a leadership skill—it's your superpower. Whether you see yourself as a seasoned communicator or a quiet leader, you’ll learn to shape compelling stories that inspire action, build trust, and connect across differences.
We'll dive into the magic of the Hero’s Journey, play with Pixar’s storytelling secrets, and practice sharing stories in a supportive space. Come ready to laugh, reflect, connect—and discover that you’ve been a storyteller all along.
You don’t need slides. You don’t need polish. Just your story.
By the end of the webinar, you will:
- Understand the role of storytelling as a leadership skill in conservation work
- Gain new insights into your own leadership journey through the Hero’s Journey
- Learn to craft compelling narratives using the Hero’s Journey and Pixar’s story formula
- Connect with fellow leaders through story sharing and reflection
- Access a toolkit to bring stories into your work, your team, and your community
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Fresh Strategies for Conservation Leaders: Your 2026 Field Guide
Presenter: Tabbi Kinion
90-minute webinar | $45
January 13, 2026, from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern
Let’s start 2026 off on a good foot! Join fellow conservation professionals for an interactive session designed specifically for fish and wildlife agency managers navigating complex teams, competing priorities, and agency dynamics. Through focused discussion with peers who get it, you'll discover field-tested strategies that actually work in state agencies and leave with a practical 90-day action plan to amplify your leadership impact while maintaining balance. This isn't another mandatory training - it's your chance to reset and reimagine what's possible for you and your team in the new year.
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Using AI Tools for Conservation Outreach
Presenter: Tabbi Kinion
3, 1-hour webinars | $25 for all three or $10 for individual sessions
January 20, 27, and February 3, 2026 from 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern
Offered by the AFWA Engagement and Education Committee
AI Foundations for Conservation Communicators on Jan. 20, 2026
- Understand what AI can do specifically for conservation outreach
- Address environmental impact with a balanced, mission-focused approach
- Learn to align AI outputs with your agency's brand and voice
Writing Conservation Content with AI on Jan. 27, 2026
- Master conservation-specific prompting techniques
- Learn to create compelling educational and outreach materials
- Develop skills for efficient, high-impact content creation
Creating Conservation Graphics with AI on Feb. 3, 2026
- Create program icons, graphics, and visual elements for conservation programs
- Learn to maintain brand consistency while enhancing visual appeal
- Develop ongoing strategy for responsible AI implementation
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