FYI
> The Professional Learning Centre
> Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto
> presents a 2-day workshop
>
> COMMUNICATING FOR DECISION MAKING:
> STRATEGIES FOR GETTING THE RESULTS YOU WANT
>
> Dates: Thur & Fri., March 4 & 5, 2004
> Time: 9 am - 4 pm
> Location: 140 St. George Street Toronto
> Instructors: Susan Geary & Lorraine Treleaven
> Fee: $395
>
> Great managers are great communicators. As organizations compete for
> scarce resources in a rapidly changing environment, information and
> knowledge managers need strong management communication skills. This
> course will introduce you to a framework for planning, creating and
> delivering your message when you are attempting to influence others
> around a management goal -- be they bosses, colleagues, staff, or
> other stakeholders.
>
> You'll learn how to analyze and understand your own management style
> preferences and those of your stakeholders. You will then be able to
> use this understanding to plan and deliver compelling, fact-based,
> conclusion-focused presentations.
>
> During the two day workshop, you will be presented with strategies
> that will assist you in communicating your ideas effectively. By
> understanding the underlying processes at play in personal
> interactions, you will be better equipped to influence decisions in
> your favour.
>
> As part of the learning experience, you will develop a short
> presentation on something that is relevant to you in your real work-
> life, deliver it during the workshop, receive feedback on its impact
> and discuss ideas for your communication strategy with professional
> colleagues. You will also have some short, relevant individual
> assignments to complete after the workshop to add value to your
> learning experience.
>
> At the end of the workshop, you will be prepared to present an
> organized, high-impact set of recommendations to win the "right"
> decisions to lead your organization to better service delivery and
> perform
>
> Students who successfully complete this course will earn credit
> toward the Professional Learning Certificate in Managing Information
> Enterprises.
>
> To register, please visit the PLC website:
> http://plc.fis.utoronto.ca
>
>
> Karen Melville ([log in to unmask])
> Director of Professional Development
> Faculty of Information Studies
> University of Toronto
> 140 St. George Street
> Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3G6
> Phone: (416) 978-3035   Fax: (416) 978-5762
>