CHICAGO - The University of Chicago will offer a three-day workshop, from April 12 to 14, on "Power Communication Skills: Building Avenues of Influence at All Levels."
The consultancy firm, the Fuzhen Group, explores the nature and causes of inefficient communication, and teaches
specific, proven communications skills to remedy these obstacles to progress.
"Communication is key to a healthy process of continuous renewal in an organization's culture," said Fuzhen Group leader Gerald O'Dwyer, an expert on human behavior in corporate settings. "The kind of interaction that passes for acceptable communication in today's companies often hinders rather than propels the progress we desire."
The course that will be presented from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the University of Chicago Graham School of General Studies will provide proven communication skills. Participants gain access to a new level of rapport, quality information sharing and leadership skills.
"These benefits, though they seem intangible, lead to concrete results in the form of increased productivity, improved time efficiency and ultimately growing profitability," O'Dwyer said.
In this interactive, learn-by-doing course, the Fuzhen Group inquires into the process of communication in organizations. "We isolate unseen patterns that impede change and communication. We experience tools to counteract the patterns in ourselves and those around us. We are able to build stronger relationships and bring more clarity and efficiency to every interaction," he said.
Workshop benefits:
- Decrease the time it takes to initiate and implement change at any level of organization.
- Cultivate an increased sense of ownership and individual responsibility among peers and subordinates.
- Recognize and resolve inconsistencies and mixed messages in what you and others say.
- Move anyone from conflict to cooperation.
- Improve teamwork in your organization.
- Enroll and engage others in your visions and projects for change and carry them out successfully.
Registration
For further information and registration, please contact Heather Kile, program coordinator, at 773 702-5537. Also Barbara Golden, assistant director, at 773 702-1723. Registration: 800 997-9689.
Withdrawals are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. Please see the university guarantees full refund of tuition in the event of its cancellations.
Graham School programs are held at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center, 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL. Telephone: 312 464-8655. Directions: Michigan Avenue along the Chicago River between the Equitable Building (401 N. Michigan Ave.) and the NBC Tower.
Tuition for this program is $1,600 per person. Course materials, lunch and coffee breaks are included in the fee. Catering is by Wolfgang Puck. A 10 percent discount is available to groups of three or more participants. Please submit registration forms together.
Onsite workshops
An on-site training workshop also is available. The Graham School offers to design and deliver the workshop to suit your particular needs. Contact: Chavah (Barbara) Golden at 773 702-1723. Also: Stephanie Medlock at 773 702-1682. These representatives will be happy to discuss accommodations for a specialized onsite training program.
Persons with disabilities are invited to call the dean of students of the Graham School regarding accommodations at 773 702-2047.
Hotels
Overnight accommodations for guests to downtown Chicago include a broad range of prices. These six hotels are recommended. Please inquire about special discounts for attendees at the Gleacher Center when making a reservation.
Within walking distance of the Gleacher Center, hotel prices and phone numbers:
- Fairfield Inn & Suites $86-96 800 228-2800
- Hilton Homewood Suites $115 800 225-5466
- Holiday Inn Chicago City Centre $89-115 800 465-4329
- Hotel Inter-Continental $139-275 800 327-0200
- LeMeridien Chicago $119-179 800 543-4300
- Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers $145-155 800 233-4100
The Fuzhen Group also conducts Chicago seminars on these dates: April 8 and May 6. For information, please call Gerald O'Dwyer 415 902-0598, email: gerald@fuzhen.com.
