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Tools for Practical Communication

Who Should Attend

This workshop is open to everyone (highway superintendents, crew members, town clerks, board members, etc.) who would like to improve their interaction with others.

Participants taking this course will be able to:

  • Discuss what is communication and why it is critical for creating productive working relationships.
  • Identify your own leadership style and how this helps to understanding others.
  • Describe five common ways of reacting to change.
  • Demonstrate listening to understand.
  • Choose when and how to delegate work assignments.
  • List the four primary leadership styles.
  • Practice giving feedback in a practical situation.

Workshop Details

  • Workshop Locations and Dates - Currently not being held this season, if interested, you can request this workshop.
  • Cost - $90.00 per attendee
  • Timing of workshops
    • Workshops typically run from 8:30am - 3:00pm and lunch will be served.

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Instructor

Jim Sheridan retired from Cornell University and has nearly forty years of varied Human Resources experience.