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Communicating to Engage

November 12, 2017 - 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

A collaborative workshop with LitScientist

Whether it’s presenting at technical conferences, collaborating with colleagues, or persuading in funding discussions, communicating with audiences is crucial. As a technical expert or scientist, explaining your work is no simple task. In this workshop you will practice using storytelling and improvisation techniques to boost your speaking effectiveness, understand common mistakes in technical communication, and develop confidence to engage your audience.

In this workshop, you will learn to:

•understand the importance of physical presence and body language
•express ideas clearly and confidently
•analyze an audience to understand how they need you to communicate
•use collaboration as an approach to communication
•become adept at reading a room and building trust
•use storytelling to engage your audience
•think on your feet and embrace unexpected situations

Details

Venue

  • The Improv Centre
  • 1502 Duranleau Street
    Vancouver,
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