Listening and Memory Development
September 29 - 30, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Frank Muscarella Atlanta, GA $525 September 30 - October 1, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Alyce Gaither Washington, DC $545 October 20 - 21, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Frank Pope Dallas, TX $545 December 8 - 9, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Alyce Gaither Washington, DC $545 January 21 - 22, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Margaret Newman Washington, DC $545 February 2 - 3, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Brent Lierman Seattle, WA $545 February 23 - 24, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Alyce Gaither Washington, DC $545 March 11 - 12, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Washington, DC $545 March 31 - April 1, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Teri Hocking Washington, DC $545 April 15 - 16, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Miriam (Mimi) Kimball New York, NY $545 April 28 - 29, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Brent Lierman San Francisco, CA $545 May 5 - 6, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Kansas City, MO $545 May 14 - 15, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Mary Harris Washington, DC $545 June 3 - 4, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Washington, DC $545 June 23 - 24, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Robyn McKenry Westminster, CO $545 July 7 - 8, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Philadelphia, PA $545 July 14 - 15, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Brent Lierman Las Vegas, NV $545 July 21 - 22, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM St. Louis, MO $545 July 23 - 24, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Teri Hocking Washington, DC $545 August 13 - 14, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Chicago, IL $545 August 31 - September 1, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Washington, DC $545 September 29 - 30, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Mary Harris Washington, DC $545
Overview:
Improve work performance by increasing your ability to retain information. Learn the effective use of imagery and association and the techniques for listening and sorting information while asking key questions that encourage others to share thoughts and ideas. You develop more confidence and enhance productivity with your increased ability to recall faces, names and facts.
Who Should Attend?
Employees at all levels who want to improve their ability to retain what they have heard or read.
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Objectives:
Recognize the value of active listening Identify the four key elements of good listening Describe your listening style and listening attitude Improve your listening skills and develop effective listening habits Recognize the key functions of the major memory systems and techniques as well as items contributing to memory Train your memory by selecting the memory system and techniques that work best for you and are appropriate for the situation Improve your ability to remember names and numbers
Syllabus:
Syllabus -- Listening and Memory Development, COMM7007D, Grad. School, USDA
Day one of two
Differences between Hearing and Listening
Things to Consider about Listening
Listening Profile
Positive Behaviors for Memory Improvement
Good and Bad Listening Habits
E-Filters
Benefits to Effective Listening
Body Language, Facial Expressions, Tone of Voice
Separating Facts from Inferences
Active Listening
Day two of two
Misconceptions about Memory
Memory Profile
Basics of Effective Memory
Imagery vs. Verbal Processes
Major Mnemonic Techniques