Effective Communication
Overview:
This active workshop is designed to guide participants through analysis of their current communication practices and to identify opportunities for improved communication between and within departments. Using social capital as a focusing concept, the course highlights the importance of communication for building positive and productive working relationships.
Objectives:
- Recognize patterns of communication
- Identify strengths and weaknesses of current communication practices
- Develop new or improved communication strategies with co-workers and in other departments
Additional Resources for Communication:
Lesser, E. L. (2000). Knowledge and Social Capital: Foundations and Applications. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Baker, Wayne. (2000). Achieving success through social capital. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
University Organizational and Professional Development
Southgate Center (0538)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: 540/231-5100 Fax: 540/231-6479
Contact UOPD: uopd@vt.edu
Date/Time/Location
April 19, 2012
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
The Inn at Virginia Tech
Cost
$150.00, includes lunch
Certificate Available
May be used to meet elective requirements for any UOPD Professional Excellence Certificate (two 1/2-day workshops may be substituted for one full-day workshop).How to Pay
UOPD accepts three (3) forms of payment:
- Departmental ISR (see on-line instructions for completing an ISR through HokieMart)
- Foundation Check
- Personal Check
Checks should be made payable to the Treasurer, Virginia Tech and mailed to UOPD, 148 Southgate Center (0538)
UOPD Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be made through UOPD by calling 231-6727 or emailing uopd@vt.edu at least 3 business days prior to the date of the workshop. ALL no-shows and cancellations received less than 3 business days prior to the date of the workshop will be charged the full cost of registration.