Drake
Thomas and Angie Flynn-McIver have combined their unique training and coaching backgrounds
to develop this workshop on Communication
Skills for IT Professionals held on Thursday, June 23 from 9 am to 1 pm at
WCU at Biltmore Park.
Technology
professionals at all levels can be challenged to communicate their ideas
visually in ways that connect with their audiences including how to illustrate
the life cycles and the business value of their work over time. This half-day
workshop looks at the challenges specific to communicating for the IT
professional. Drake Thomas says he teaches technical professionals about
“connecting with people who may not understand the technical aspect of our
work, so that we can have successful conversations even when we are unable
to solve the problem.”
Drake
worked as a CIO in healthcare for many years, and specializes as a
consultant in professional development and technology education. He says “the ability to communicate ideas and strategies
to team members and clients is a critical aspect of anyone’s success,” and he
has focused much of his career on helping technical professionals become better
communicators.
Angie-Flynn
McIver spent a lifetime in theatre: acting,
directing, and producing. She and her husband, Charlie, founded North Carolina Stage
Company in Asheville, which has won many local, regional, and national awards
since its inception in 2001. Angie’s theatrical background gives her a unique
approach on training. She says, “Actors know how to let go of wanting to
control a conversation or a moment, and they simply let it happen. This is
where the magic of coaching can take place–in the unknown, unplanned space
between two people.”
This workshop
will include the development of verbal, non-verbal and visual communication
tools to help participants work towards becoming more effective communicators. Early bird registration is $79. Registration after June 1
will be $105.
For
more information call 828-227-7397, or email jcthompson@wcu.edu, or visit
pdp.wcu.edu to register.
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