Leadership and Communications (LAC)

Objectives:

• explain and discuss personal preferences for mentally processing information, making decisions, approaching tasks and interacting with others;
• demonstrate essential communication skills (e.g., writing/speaking);
• practice negotiation techniques;
• discuss models of leadership and management;
• improve team function and leadership;
• facilitate and manage meetings;
• demonstrate managing issues and communicating through the mass media;
• and develop a list of actions that will increase effectiveness and influence in the organization.

Everyone can be a leader, regardless of one’s position in the organization, by improving leadership and communication skills. VPI offers a traveling version of Leadership & Communications. See ‘Workshops on Demand’ for additional information.

Dates:
March 16 - 25, 2010
Travel 3/15 and 3/26; workshop ends around noon 3/25

Tuition: $1,800

Tuition includes:

• Workshop materials & Take home tools
• Instruction
• Break Refreshments

AgLearn Keywords: 2600 wo leadership communications

Payment:

VPI accepts credit card or check payment methods. You can pay tuition online through VPI's secure website.

Online Payment for LAC at Boise, ID
At the first page of this link you will select (click) for the location where you are going.

Location:

• Boise, ID - Federal Center; Sagebrush Room of the BLM State Headquarters

Registration Status: OPEN


Agenda & Workshop Info | Related Readings |  Local Area Services |
| Past Evaluation (pdf) (doc) (rtf) | Present Status Survey (pdf) (doc)


LAC - On Demand:
Now available in modules and travels to you.
Effective Public Involvement
Professional Development


Dropping from the Workshop: Tuition is low for this workshop consequently there is not much leeway on letting people drop. If you are registered, check with us first, just in case we have a waiting list. If there is not a waiting list, you will need to find a substitute or pay fixed costs. The budget has been set and spent based on your current confirmation. Thank you for your understanding and consideration.


Vendors:

Dr. Steve McMullin
540-231-8847
smcmulli@vt.edu

Dave Waterman
540-231-5486
dmwater@vt.edu

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