Say More Without Saying More

 
One skill that remains as valuable on the first day of your career as it does on your last is communication. And while the number of communication methods are increasing, making it easier than ever to reach out to someone, our audiences’ attention spans are shrinking, making effectively sharing the meaning behind your messages a constant challenge. Get an insightful primer into how we process information and see how the ways we typically share information actually works against us. Then, whether it’s sharing data, writing a report, creating a presentation, or even just writing an email, discover simple ways to increase the impact of your message without increasing your word count.

Learning objectives:

• Identify four lessons that should be considered to take into account the way that your audience processes information
• List the six E's of communicating your message that can be applied to any medium in which you are trying to convey new information to an audience
• Apply the tips and techniques demonstrated in the session to your own charts, reports, presentation slides, and even emails and conversations

Bobbi Nance, Recreation Results

An expert in bridging the gap between passion and proof, Bobbi partners with park and recreation agencies across North America to help them find value in their data, capitalize on trends, and push innovative thinking to increase their impact in the communities where they work. Her background as engineering physics major turned park & recreation professional turned consultant allows her to combine her knack for numbers, passion for people, and experience working across the country to tackle those tough (and sometimes intimidating) topics in a fun and approachable light while still focusing heavily on creating results using the same forward-thinking, momentum-building work that she was recognized for with the Havlick Award for Innovation in Local Government. For over 20 years, Bobbi has been providing workshops across North America for regional, state, and national conferences and schools, as well as on-site training for sports, recreation, and fitness organizations, local governments, and other companies trying to inject some passion and fun while getting down to work. She has also served as an instructor at Oglebay’s Revenue Development & Management School and NRPA’s Director School.