The Ombuds Blog: Next Ombuds of Texas Meeting Will Feature Diversity Training

April 16, 2013

Next Ombuds of Texas Meeting Will Feature Diversity Training

The Ombuds of Texas will hold its next quarterly meeting at the Delco Activity Center in Austin on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Ralph Osio, a professional trainer at the Texas General Land Office will present: "Ouch Diversity Training," a fun and highly interactive session that explores strategies for communicating respectfully in a diverse world.

In addition, the group will get an update on the Texas Ombuds Shield Law. (OOT.)

Prior posts: Ombuds of Texas Meeting to Focus on Mental Health Issues (May 2012); Ombuds of Texas to Discuss Legal Issues in Profession; Ombuds of Texas Sets First Meeting of 2013.

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April 16, 2013

Next Ombuds of Texas Meeting Will Feature Diversity Training

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