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Effective communication skills are an important part of being a leader and SPARK is providing a second chance for supervisors to hone those skills.

Lorie Simpson detailed effective communication skills during a special SPARK session in October and she will be returning again in May to present Effective Communication Skills Utilizing the DiSC Behavioral Profile.

This SPARK session will help attendees achieve:

  • Well-defined goals for more effective communications;
  • The ability to create an open environment for communication;
  • The skill to communicate clearly and listen effectively;
  • Stronger relationships through powerful communication;
  • An understanding of your own, as well as others’, communication styles and needs through a DiSC behavioral assessment;
  • Techniques to facilitate effective team communications; and
  • Emotional intelligence to deal with difficult situations.

Individual and team success depends upon the ability of individuals to communicate with others. Every interaction with another person determines how you are perceived, and every interaction is an opportunity to develop trust and exert positive influence. DiSC is a personal assessment tool used to improve productivity, teamwork, and communication.

The next session has been scheduled from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on May 20 at the Bucyrus Public Library. The cost for the session is $105, which also includes lunch.

Registration must be done by May 13 to reserve a spot. Registration can be completed online at www.crawford2020.com.

SPARK, or Supervisors Promoting Awareness, Responsibility, and Knowledge, is a special edition of the Supervisor Bootcamp intended to “spark” all supervisors and all management levels in the community to learn, apply, and engage their businesses and employees.