Why is Communicating so Difficult? Recognize Your Interaction Style and Learn How to Improve Your Communication Skills

Title:  Why is communicating so difficult?  Recognize your interaction style and learn how to improve your communication skills.

Objectives:

• Discover your personal communication style
• Examine communication strategies used by others in the workplace
• Develop improved communication strategies when talking to individuals with diverse interactive and dialogue styles

What is the number 1 skill that helps managers reduce conflict, engage employees, develop relationships, and promote high performance?  Effective communication!  Strong communication skills help managers and employees to effectively exchange ideas, create a supportive workplace, and boost employee morale.  This interactive workshop will help you discover your personal communication style and learn how to adjust to meet others’ communication approaches.  

Bio: 

Krystal Brue is a Professor of Management and serves as Chair of the Department of Business and Assistant Dean of Outreach and Accreditation at Cameron University in Lawton, OK.  Her teaching and research interest include human resource management, organizational behavior, business culture, and training and development.  She has presented and published numerous articles on work-life balance, women in leadership, anti-harassment cultures, and current HR employment trends.  She also volunteers her time for local organizations including Southwest OK Human Resources Chapter, Oklahoma Human Resources State Council, and her local Chamber of Commerce. 

Cost: Free for SWOKHR members, $10 for non-members.