Consulting, Workshops & Training

Communication Strategies for Scientists and Engineers

We scientists and engineers have the skills to uncover new knowledge, to design and to develop amazing new products. Why then do projects sometimes fail? And why do great professionals sometimes fail as leaders? The fault often lies with inadequate communication and leadership skills. We've been trained as scientists and engineers, and now it's time for some communication and leadership training.

This class, taught by long-time Congressional Fellow and software engineer (operating systems and networking) Leslie Martinich, brings real world challenges straight into the classroom. You will recognize the scenarios—they appear in scientific and technical organizations, especially at the intersection of science and society.

During each of the eight days in this online course, participants will build skills they need to be effective and successful in their careers. We'll cover a particular skill, and then practice using that skill.

> October 12: Understanding Your Audience (and Listening)

> October 14: Understanding Your Own Communication Style and How to Communicate with Those Who Have Different Preferences

> October 19: Communicating Alternatives, Tradeoffs, and Choices; and Dealing with Conflict

> October 21: Communicating Risks to a Program

> October 26: Giving and Receiving Feedback

> October 28: Storytelling: How to Use a Narrative to Communicate Your Message

> November 2: Communicating With Virtual Teams

> November 4: Leveraging Diversity and Cross-Cultural Communication


This program is ideal for managers and leaders who want to develop this professional skills. Each 90-minute segment can be presented as a standalone workshop.

Contact Leslie Martinich to arrange for a discussion of your needs at 512.423.5121 or leslie@competitivefocus.com.


Comments from previous participants:

"This scenario seems like it is straight out of my everyday work!" (from a manager at a research institute).

"This exact thing happened to me. I wish I'd had this class before!" (from a director in the electrical utilities industry)

"My manager needs this class!" (from a manager in the oil and gas industry).

"Thank you, this helped us a lot." (from a site manager in the drilling industry).