COAChing Strong Community College Educators in the Art of Strategic Persuasion
Fall ACS Meeting, Saturday August 18, 2018
*Workshop is open to two-year college chemistry and other science educators, both full-time and part-time
The workshop focuses on honing communication and negotiation skills so that one can be more effective in interpersonal relationships in the workplace, in teaching situations, and in professional presentations. The session includes self-assessment, role playing, and practicing the techniques learned. Topics include effective communication styles, projecting confidence and credibility through voice, image and body language, using powerful rather than weak words, techniques for handling difficult people and conversations, the importance of listening and appreciating different viewpoints, and identification of short and long-term negotiation goals.
Travel assistance of up to $800 to cover round trip flight, 2 nights hotel (Friday &/or Saturday nights), ground transportation, per diem meals on travel days is available.
