Tuesday, May 28, 2013

"Strong Verbal Communication Skills A Must" - for IxDA Chicago


DD+D had the pleasure of offering it's verbal communication skills workshop for designers for May's  IxDA Chicago meeting.
Here are the details below including participant comments, pictures, and a link to registration 


Workshop description:

This interactive workshop will apply theatre and improv techniques to help designers improve their verbal and nonverbal communication skills. The ability to present a design solution and communicate its merits on different levels in a way that is understood by different audiences can be a differentiator in the fast-changing and highly competitive industries in which design operates.  This small group session will allow for individual assessment and feedback. 20 participant limit. 

Participants are asked to prepare a 2 mins. talk on a design related /work related topic please. For additional info contact byron@dramaticdiversity.com 

Wednesday May 15th. 2013, 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Location
Leo Burnett 
35 W.Wacker Dr.
Blue Room 31st. Fl.
Chicago, IL. 60601

Fee - $20 Non-refundable


Instructor : Byron Stewart


Participant Comments:
"A great deal of good material was covered in a short time."
"Some great take aways"
"This could easily have been an all-day seminar"
"The active participation makes the tools immediately relevant and meaningful. I learned a lot from my fellow students a well."
"You are a great presenter!"
"The instructor provided clear critique and examples."
"Thought it was nice to refresh/polish my presentation skills."