We are constantly bombarded by noise that makes real listening increasingly difficult. This leads to missing important information, frustration, and alienation from others. This workshop will help you take control of your listening environment so you can be a better listener.

You will learn to:

Recognize the importance of silence within a conversation
Distinguish between verbal noise and true content
Identify your own personal listening bad habits
Practice listening for key words within a conversation
Construct questions to assist you in listening more fully to others
Determine when listening is most difficult for you

You will benefit by:

Increasing your ability to listen well
Improving your overall performance at work and home
Connecting more fully with others
Decreasing the noise in your life that prevents you from listening well.

Audience:

Anyone who wants to maximize their listening skills and improve interpersonal relations

Program Note:

This new course is a combination of the content from Say What? Improving Your Listening Skills and Advanced Listening Skills

Schedule Selection(s) Competencies: BI CO CO QS

Dates & Times: Wed. 1/7 & 1/14/15, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $189 | Location: HRD | Code: CLC1502 | Presenter(s): Deborah Orlowski