[MNASIS-L] The Art and Science of Presenting Your Best - SLA professional dev

[Ann Treacy]

Hi folks,

 

This looks like a great session. I don’t think I’ve seen it cross the list –
I apologize if it’s a duplicate.

 

Thanks!    Ann

 

 

The MN Chapter of the Special Libraries Association is pleased to present a
dynamic and interactive professional development opportunity for area
library professionals.

 

The Art and Science of Presenting Your Best 
Pat Wagner, Pattern Research, Inc.

www.pattern.com

 

WHEN

Thursday, April 27th

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration

8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Program

*A light breakfast and beverages will be served.

 

WHERE

Thomson West

610 Opperman Drive

Eagan, MN

*See below for map and directions

 

COST

$45 for library association members (SLA, ASIS&T, SCIP, MALL, etc.)

$25 for students, unemployed, or retired

 

REGISTRATION

Registration  is  now  a two-part process – register and send payment by
Friday, April 21!

Complete details are available on the MN SLA website:

http://www.sla.org/chapter/cmn/programs/events/e042706.htm

 

Register early, as seating is limited!

A photo ID is required when you check in on the 27th.

 

CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS

Mary Weber – mary_weber at uhc.com - 763-797-2143 Deb Werner – werne061 at umn.edu
- 612-626-6587

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Would you like to improve your ability to speak effectively in formal
presentations, whether asking for money at a budget meeting, teaching a
class, advocating for the library or asking your staff to do even more?  In
her practical and good-humored way, Pat Wagner will demonstrate how to lower
your stress, improve the effectiveness of your message, design and practice
delivering your message, and deal with unexpected challenges and technical
mistakes.

 

After the program, participants will be able to:

§     Identify and apply principles of presenting to adult audiences

§     Time an outline for a presentation

§     Identify the main points of a presentation

§     Use peer coaching to improve your performance, or someone else's

§     Know how to deal with stage fright and hecklers

 

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

Pat Wagner, of Pattern Research, Inc., has been working as a consultant and
trainer for libraries since 1978 and is a frequent presenter at library
conferences.  She uses her background in the performing and literary arts to
create programs that are both entertaining and insightful.  In the past, she
was a performance poet and actress, as well as an AM radio talk show host.
She has taught hundreds of librarians how to be more comfortable and
effective in front of live audiences.  Pat was also a college instructor and
taught adult education values and techniques to educators and working
adults.

 

MAP AND DIRECTIONS

http://www.sla.org/chapter/cmn/programs/events/DirectionsToThomsonWest.pdf

 

Additional questions on directions?

Contact:  Anne McFarlan - 651-848-4598 - anne.mcfarlan at thomson.com

         Janet Goodrich – 651-848-2615 – janet.goodrich at thomson.com

 

PARKING SUGGESTIONS

Designated visitor parking will be available.  We will send more information
to registrants at a later date.

 

 

Ann Treacy
Treacy Information Services
1841 Fairmount Ave
St Paul MN 55105
612-670-3087
atreacy at treacyinfo.com