Sessions

Concurrent Session
Unlocking Talent: Leveraging the Art of Conversation
Emperor's Level: Palace Ballroom II
Wednesday 04/18/2018 09:45 AM - 11:00 AM   Add to calendar
1.25 SHRM PDCs | Competencies: Relationship Management, Communication, Global & Cultural Effectiveness | Intended Audience: Mid-Level
Workplace Application:
You will discover the six principles of the art of conversation and how to put them into practice, and will leave with fresh approaches to unlock the power of relationships. 

To face the business challenges of tomorrow requires a fresh approach to cultivating talent. We must unlock the capacity of human relationships and spark innovation and performance. In this interactive session, you will discover how authentic conversation forges engaging, creative and meaningful relationships that drive higher performance in teams and within the organizational culture. We will explore the real benefits of conversation, and examine six key principles and put those principles into practice to reveal how conversation fuels professional and organizational growth. This session will help you:

·         Discover the benefits of conversation as illustrated by notable historic examples.

·         Understand how the art of conversation is essential to cultivating human connection
          and building rich relationships.

·         Learn and explore the six essential principles of the art of conversation and, by putting
          those into practice, enhance your interpersonal skills and your capacity to amplify engagement
          and networks with impact.

·         Learn new skills, ideas and specific, customized tactics related to each principle of conversation
          that can be applied directly in your workplace to break down silos, foster relationships, elicit intrinsic talent and
          spur engagement across your organization.

Stuart  Chittenden  Photo
Presenter:
Stuart Chittenden, founder & principal,
Squishtalks