This event is hosted by the Genesee Valley Chapter of SHRM.  The program has been pre-approved for 1.5 General recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute.

PROGRAM:

Courageous Communication: Key Strategies for Excellent Leadership

Leaders and organizations that succeed over the long run have a few key communication strategies in common that distinguish them from others. Over the past two decades, numerous case studies across industries reveal the four top communication strategies that excellent leaders use and the most common communication problems great leaders avoid. These strategies help create:

• More innovation and collaboration
• More agile adjustments to clients' changing needs
• More initiative from employees
• More effective change management
• More loyal customers
• A more satisfying workplace culture for all

Alex Lyon's presentations blend the latest research with practical, professional experience. His presentations engage audiences with an interactive style and provide concrete, real-world examples and case studies to illustrate his points. The presentation is useful for Human Resource professionals because the content is all driven at leaders’ ability to bring out the best in their people and to create a better culture.

PRESENTER:  ALEX LYON

He is a full-time, tenured Associate Professor at The College at Brockport. He is the author of numerous workplace communication and leadership studies published in books and national and international peer-reviewed journals such as Communication Monographs, Management Communication Quarterly, Journal of Applied Communication Research and others. He is a recent contributor to the Rochester Business Journal. Alex is currently the director of the graduate program in communication at the College at Brockport. In 2003, He earned his Ph.D. in communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

His presentations weave his real-life professional experiences with the latest research to provide presentations to leaders of small and large organizations across industries.  When he’s not speaking, teaching, or writing, you’ll find him spending time with his wonderful wife, wrestling with his young son, or playing the guitar.

Meeting Agenda

This event will be held at the RIT Inn & Conference Center

8:00-8:30AM     Networking and Registration

8:30-10:00AM   Program

SHRM Members $25

SHRM Members in Transition $10

Non-SHRM Members $35