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SUMMARY:Presentations with Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Every presentation is an opportunity. Join us to learn how you can make your presentations more effective and strategic.\n\n\nPresentations are a common form of communication in the professional world. Presentations and public speaking are also some of the most anxiety-provoking activities that professionals are regularly required to do. Many of us\, consciously or unconsciously\, are comparing ourselves to viral presentations that we’ve seen online. But those highly polished and deeply engaging presentations didn’t just happen magically because the presenter was born talented. They’re the result of thoughtful preparation and practice—and if we put in the time and effort\, we can make sure that our presentations are engaging and effective too. \nWhether you’re presenting internally to leadership or externally to colleagues within and beyond your field\, it’s important to make the most of your presentation opportunities by being strategic and intentional. Who are you presenting to? What is your goal for the presentation? What are the parameters for your presentation? How will you handle potential problems before or during your presentation? This workshop goes beyond common ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of presenting\, to share practical applications of adult learning theory and provide a template for preparing strategic presentations. \nDuring this 3-hour live virtual workshop\, you will: \n\nLearn how to tailor your presentation to the audience\, goal\, and setting\nDraft a plan for how to respond to different challenges that might arise while presenting\nPeek behind the scenes at how the COMPASS team prepares presentations\nReceive a guiding template for preparing future presentations\, from context to concept to content\n\nBy registering for this workshop\, you are agreeing to use a webcam during discussion and breakout room portions of the workshop. Please also commit to actively participating for the benefit of yourself and the group. Due to the progression of materials presented and the paired exercises\, we cannot admit participants who are more than 15 minutes late. More information can be found in the FAQ section below. \n\n\nTechnology\nThe workshop will be held on the video conferencing platform Zoom. If you are unfamiliar with the platform\, this one-minute video explains how to join a meeting. You will need a webcam\, microphone\, and stable internet connection. Recommended upload/download speed is 5Mbps/5Mbps. Test your internet speed here by clicking “run speed test.” This workshop will also incorporate the browser-based whiteboard program called MURAL.
URL:https://www.compassscicomm.org/event/2027-01-presentations-with-purpose/
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SUMMARY:Building Better Virtual Events
DESCRIPTION:Learn tools and strategies to help your virtual events meet your communication goals.\n\n\nMany of us have experienced disappointing virtual events—from technological friction to poor meeting design\, these events can suffer from many pitfalls. However\, we know that with proper planning and design\, virtual events can be engaging\, inclusive spaces that can connect people across the globe. COMPASS has extensive experience designing professional\, productive events that keep participants engaged and minimize tech disruptions. This COMPASS workshop will help you meet your virtual event goals by learning tools to strategically design\, prepare for\, and execute virtual events. \nIn this 3-hour\, interactive virtual workshop\, you’ll learn how to make virtual platforms\, like Zoom and Mural\, work for you. We’ll explore how to use strategic agenda design\, meeting management techniques\, and technological tools to help you create memorable\, engaging  virtual events. Our time together includes content presentation\, group activities\, facilitated group discussion\, and time to discuss specific questions you might have. \nBy registering for this workshop\, you are agreeing to use a webcam during discussion and breakout room portions of the workshop. Please also commit to actively participating for the benefit of yourself and the group. Due to the progression of materials presented and the paired exercises\, we cannot admit participants who are more than 15 minutes late. More information can be found in the FAQ page on our website. \n\n\nTechnology\nThe workshop will be held on the video conferencing platform Zoom. You will need a webcam\, microphone\, and stable internet connection. Recommended upload/download speed is 5Mbps/5Mbps. Test your internet speed here by clicking “run speed test.” This workshop will also incorporate the browser-based whiteboard program called MURAL.
URL:https://www.compassscicomm.org/event/2027-01-building-better-virtual-events/
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SUMMARY:Communicating Risk
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to communicate risk effectively and compassionately.\n\n\nEvery day\, we all make decisions that require us to consider risk\, but it can be challenging to communicate risk to others in compassionate\, meaningful ways. We know more than ever about how risk information is processed in the brain\, and applying those insights to our risk communication will help our audiences better understand risk and make more informed decisions about their health\, safety\, and the environment. \nIn this 3-hour virtual workshop\, you will \n\ngain a deeper understanding of the science behind risk communication;\nidentify and begin to draft the different components of a plan for communicating risk around a topic that’s important for you;\npractice revising a key risk message to be more meaningful\, compassionate\, and actionable for your particular audience; and\nreceive feedback on your message from peers and trainers.\n\nDo you need to communicate risk effectively and strategically to others from a scientific perspective? If your work has any implications for decision-making\, we believe the answer is yes. Whether it’s letting people know about a red tide beach closure or translating technical information for community planning\, effective risk communication can improve comprehension and decision making while building relationships in the process. \nBy registering for this workshop\, you are committing to active participation in the workshop\, for the benefit of both yourself and the group. Please also plan to use a webcam whenever possible during discussion and breakout room portions of the workshop. Due to the progression of materials presented and the paired exercises\, we cannot admit participants who are more than 15 minutes late. More information can be found in the FAQ section below. \n\n\nWho could benefit from this workshop?\nThis workshop is open to science professionals who would like to learn how to improve their risk communication skills. \n\n\nTechnology\nThe workshop will be held on the video conferencing platform Zoom. You will need a webcam\, microphone\, and stable internet connection. Recommended upload/download speed is 5Mbps/5Mbps. Test your internet speed here by clicking “run speed test.” This workshop will also incorporate the browser-based whiteboard program called MURAL.
URL:https://www.compassscicomm.org/event/2027-02-communicating-risk/
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Partisanship
DESCRIPTION:Learn to communicate science across conflicting viewpoints in this 3-hour virtual workshop.\n\n\nMany science topics are increasingly difficult to discuss due to rising polarization. Opinions on climate change\, vaccine use\, and more may be aligned with identities and values that are hard to work through\, particularly when your own values appear to be different from\, or even conflict with\, those of your audience. \nDuring this 3-hour virtual workshop\, you’ll learn about the connection between partisanship and views on science\, the types of audiences to focus your efforts on\, and steps to making progress in a difficult conversation. You’ll have the opportunity to practice listening to your audience to identify values\, and to develop messages with those values in mind. \nThe workshop will be a combination of facilitated group discussion\, content presentation\, and activities in breakout rooms. By registering for this workshop\, you are committing to active participation in the workshop\, for the benefit of both yourself and the group. Please also plan to use a webcam whenever possible during discussion and breakout room portions of the workshop. Due to the progression of materials presented and the paired exercises\, we cannot admit participants who are more than 15 minutes late. More information can be found in the FAQ page on our website. \n\n\nWho could benefit from this workshop?\nThis workshop is open to anyone who uses science to understand the world and would like to discover tips for communicating science topics across ideological differences. \n\n\nTechnology\nThe workshop will be held on the video conferencing platform Zoom. You will need a webcam\, microphone\, and stable internet connection. Recommended upload/download speed is 5Mbps/5Mbps. Test your internet speed here by clicking “run speed test.” This workshop will also incorporate the browser-based whiteboard program called MURAL.
URL:https://www.compassscicomm.org/event/2027-03-preparing-for-partisanship/
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