10-11 November 2008
Hyatt Regency Port of Spain, Trinidad
 Communications Workshop - 12 November

 

                                                     
 

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Communications Workshop
 

The communications workshop will be hosted by Diane Carrington. Diane is Senior Consultant at Positiveworks. Diane is an experienced Corporate Trainer and Coach who designs and delivers bespoke programmes for individuals and organisations throughout the world. She works with multi national organisations and individuals to develop communication skills and is particularly committed to improving people’s work-life balance and in giving them the skills to work smarter and to cope with the pressures and stresses of life. These skills include: Mind-mapping; Speed reading; Leadership Skills, Creative Management and she designs and tailors workshops to client needs.

 
Diane co authored a book, ‘Future Directions; practical ways to develop confidence and Emotional Intelligence in young people’’ published by Continuum Press. She has written numerous articles for publications, including newspapers and magazines and has appeared on BBC TV and Radio throughout the UK and on the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation.
 
Diane speaks as a motivational and keynote speaker at conferences and has delivered sessions throughout the world including in Europe, Dubai, Barbados and Australia.
 
Diane’s background is in facilitation and training and she has worked with multi-national organisations for over 25 years. She has a Masters degree in Applied Psychology from Brunel University, a B.Sc degree in Psychology and Research Methodology, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and is trained in NLP techniques.
 

 Wednesday, 21st
 8:00 - 9:00am  Registration & Continental Breakfast
 9:00 - 10:30 am



 

Using Your Mind at Work – Introduction to Neuro Linguistic Programming: An introduction to how the brain works and how we can harness its power to become even more successful in communications. This will include the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument; a personal psychometric test which defines the way we prefer to think and communicate and an introduction to NLP, Neuro Linguistic Programming, to enhance communication and personal influence.

NLP Presentation

 

10:30 - 11:00 am

Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:30 pm



 

Mind Mapping as a Practical Tool: Mind Mapping, developed by Tony Buzan, is used by individuals and organisations throughout the world to: communicate clearly, think creatively, plan effectively, memorise efficiently and improve confidence.

Delegates will learn how to create their own mind maps and will have the opportunity to use them to work on their own current challenges whether at work or in their studies.

Mind Mapping Presentation
 

12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
 1:30 - 3:00 pm


 

Speed Reading Techniques: The strategies and techniques learnt will enable delegates to read faster and to manage the increasing volume of written materials that they are bombarded with every day. It will be possible to escape from the overwhelming feeling that there is something of importance buried beneath in the ever increasing pile!

Speed Reading Presentation

 

 3:00 - 3:30 pm Coffee Break
 3:30 - 5:00 pm


 

Negotiating and Building Rapport: Using the NLP techniques of modeling excellence, discovering the truth behind non verbal behaviour and language and resolving conflict, delegates will be able to practice their negotiating skills. Relevant scenarios will give delegates the chance to practice these enriched communication skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Negotiating and Building Rapport

 


Communications Workshop
(optional and separate from the 2 Day Conference)

  • Attendance for one individual

  • Cost is $650 USD for the day

  • Session runs from 9:00am - 5:00pm

  • Breakfast, coffee break and lunch are included

  • Enrolment is limited so please register early