704: Solve Your Team's Communications Problem - The Illusion That It Has Taken Place
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Stop miscommunication in its tracks. Whether your team is working in person, remotely or hybrid, an absence of understanding results in team problems. In this entertaining and practical session, learn to avoid these problems. Learn to command attention, listen proactively, and run more effective meetings. A particular focus is on written skills and more effective email communications. Using numerous stories and examples along with audience interaction exercises, this session teaches leaders how to create a team that practices open communication. Unlock the power of collaboration within your team – think, 'yes, and' like an improvisational actor. Create a more innovative team culture drawing on diverse opinions and ideas. Laugh, learn, and exceed your organizational goals.
Learning Objectives: Connect with people, keep their attention and gift them with your attention.Share control vs taking control during a face-to-face or virtual meeting.Tips for more meaningful conversations, effective listening, and email usage.Steps to create a team environment that affirms and builds trust.
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Glenn Anderson

Glenn Anderson helps team leaders and emerging leaders solve their team's communication and collaboration problems. Glenn's presentations and webinars combine decades of corporate experience and teaching with his passion for performing improvisational comedy. The result - your audience is energized and equipped to exceed their team goals.
Glenn knows what it takes to capture attention in the business world. He enjoyed a long career with IBM – in sales, management, training, and event speaking. He produced IT conferences and was a featured speaker for thousands of people.
As a graduate of Player’s Workshop of Second City and with his experience performing improvisational theater, Glenn excites your audience with teaching experience and improv techniques that energize communications and create a collaborative team environment.
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