A PMI Lakeshore Chapter Dinner/Presentation

Communication Connection - Getting It Right
plus election for the "Director of Programs" Board position

Date: Monday, October 18th, 2004
 
Schedule: 6:30 - 7:00 pm networking/cocktails (cash bar)

7:00 - 8:00 pm sit down dinner

8:00 - 9:00 pm presentation
  • Elect a new Director of Programs - please click here for the Nominations form.

Location: Holiday Inn Oakville (Center), 590 Argus Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 3J3, (905) 842-5000 (go south off of the QEW on Trafalgar Road South then turn west onto Argus Road).
 
Cost:
  Chapter
Member
Non-Member
Pre-Registration
pay by cash/cheque
$30.00 $35.00
Pre-Registration
pay on-line by
Visa or Mastercard
$31.50 $37.00
Registration after
Deadline Date
(space permiting)
 
$35.00 $40.00
Payment: By Cash or Cheque:   At the door, by cash or cheque made out to "PMI - Lakeshore Chapter", receipts will be provided at the event.
 
By Visa or MasterCard:   On-line before the pre-registration deadline. No credit card payment will be accepted at the door. Receipts are issued and emailed to you at time of payment. Note: The higher costs for credit card payment are due to the per transaction costs charged to the Chapter by Visa and Mastercard.
 
Deadline: Registration deadline is 5 pm on Thursday October 14th, 2004.
 
Register: Registration is now closed
 
Program: C193-20041018
 
Sponsor:
 

Presentation Abstract

Do you want to develop the kind of client understanding that leads to trust and business? During this interactive session, you'll learn how to use the unique elements of your personality to understand customers and help them make buying decisions in your favour.

You'll learn how to:

  • Develop understanding of behavioral tendencies
  • Communicate more effectively with others
  • Develop strategies to motivate different personalities
  • Improve your interpersonal relationships
  • Understand buying characteristics to increase sales
  • Join her to learn how to use your client's perspective to increase your influence and business!

Speaker - Claire Sookman

As the driving force behind the training/consulting firm of Virtual Team Builders, Claire Sookman brings to the table over a decade’s worth of corporate training experience. Specializing in virtual team building and communication strategies, Claire’s unique, targeted approach has helped her clients increase productivity, efficiency and profits. Her personalized, focused seminars have garnered numerous accolades, putting her services in high demand throughout North America.

Claire’s polished communication and training skills were honed through both practical and educational channels. Formal education includes certification in numerous areas. These include Project Management people skills courses through the U.S.-based firm of Provant-Project Management and Langevin Learning Services (Master Trainer). Claire’s technical expertise in training is complimented by a long-standing association with Toastmasters International and the Canadian Association for Professional Speakers.

Actively involved in community and charitable organizations and events, Claire has donated her time to support activities on behalf of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and the Children’s Wish Foundation. She also derives great personal satisfaction mentoring those seeking to enhance their communication abilities. When not traveling for business or pleasure, Claire enjoys equestrian pursuits and other physical activities.