LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group Meeting (http://alamw13.ala.org/node/8705)
Washington State Convention Center, Room 619
Sunday, January 27, 2013 – 10:30am to 11:30am
Join us for a fun discussion about developing public speaking skills and meet some new friends! This program to open to everyone.
Speak Up: Developing Effective Public Speaking Skills
Learn tips and tricks on how to develop public speaking skills that engage people and effectively convey your message. Join us for discussion and networking with LLAMA and NMRT members, new librarians, new members of LLAMA and/or NMRT, librarians making career shifts, and anyone interested in developing their leadership skills.
This is an informal group discussion meeting. The “Discussion Starters” will have 7-10 minutes to share their experience, helpful tips/advice, and provide potential topics for discussion. There will be about 30 minutes of “presentation.” The remaining hour will consist of roundtable discussions, wherein the Discussion Starters will join different tables to speak with the attendees, facilitate discussions, answer questions, etc. Attendees are encouraged to share their experiences, ask questions, get to know each other, and make some new friends.
Discussion Starters
Annie Pho from University of Illinois Chicago in “Stay Calm and Keep Talking” will share her experience and tips regarding how to overcome introversion and develop public speaking skills.
University of California Riverside’s Manuel Urrizola‘s talk, titled “Show What You Mean,” will cover the elements of skillful speaking and effective communication, especially how to communicate verbally, vocally, and visually.
Megan Watson from University of Washington Bothell, in her talk “All I Really Need to Know, I Learned In…”, will cover how take stock of and draw on existing skills and previous experience in order to become a successful public speaker.
This program is sponsored by the LLAMA/NMRT Joint Committee on Collaboration.