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Communicating for Excellence
Presentation on the book Listen. Write. Present. The Elements for Communicating Science and Technology by author Stephanie Robeson Barnard.
Even the best ideas have little value if they are not explained clearly, concisely, and convincingly to others. Co-authors Stephanie Barnard and Deborah St. James have extensive experience in training biomedical, scientific, pharmaceutical, and technology professionals to communicate effectively. Join us as Stephanie shares information from their new book, Listen. Write. Present. The Elements for Communicating Science and Technology. Learn to use the 6 basic traits of excellent communication in order to get what you need. Assess your personal communication style and understand ways to adapt your style to others. Improve your listening, persuasion, and observation skills. Practice steps for dealing with abrupt, rushed, upset, or difficult people. Learn how to communicate for mutual understanding.
This presentation will help you to:
- Collaborate with others at all levels in all types of organizations
- Develop creative solutions to deal with challenging people
- Build confidence, credibility, and respect for opinions
PLEASE NOTE: This is event has already occurred, but you can buy the book Listen. Write. Present. The Elements for Communicating Science and Technology at your favorite bookseller, such as Amazon.com.
About the Authors
Communication Consultant Stephanie Roberson Barnard has trained thousands of pharmaceutical industry professionals on how to be more effective speakers, writers, and communicators. She has written patient education literature, developed online video compliance training modules, and helped create and implement personalized communication training plans for senior account managers. In addition to her work in the pharmaceutical industry, over the past 15 years, Stephanie has coached hundreds of health care professionals on presentation skills for FDA hearings, CFO reports, and scientific speaker programs, as well as national and international congresses. To learn more, visit http://stephanierobersonbarnard.com.
Deborah St. James is Deputy Director of Publications and Scientific Communications at a biotech company in Research Triangle Park, NC. She has worked in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry for more than 20 years. Prior to her current position, she was Senior Manager, National Sales Training, Bayer Corporation, Pharmaceutical Division, where she developed the Writing and Speaking for Excellence seminars for healthcare professionals. She is a former college English instructor and senior editor of Better Health magazine. She is the author of Writing and Speaking for Excellence: A guide for Physicians and editor of Writing, Speaking, and Communicating for Health Professionals. She is a co-editor of Empathy and the Practice of Medicine and Doctors Afield.