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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Practical Communication Strategies for Directors (BLC)

Start Date: 10/15/2025 9:00 AM CDT
End Date: 10/15/2025 4:00 PM CDT

Venue Name: Florian Gardens Conference Center

Location:
2340 Lorch Ave
Eau Claire, WI  United States  54701

Organization Name: Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association

Contact:
Wendy Fassbind
Email: wendy@weca.coop
Phone: (608) 467-4589




NOTE: There is a hard limit of 35 attendees for this class. Register early to secure your seat!

Practical Communication Strategies for Directors (BLC #950.1)
1-3/4 Skill Builder Credits

This course discusses the necessary communication skills for effectively participating in boardroom dynamics, focusing on face-to-face communication, the importance of preparation and how to be an impactful 'active listener.' The course will utilize real world examples to teach effective ways to apply communication and other soft skills such as empathy.

KEY TOPICS
  • Understand and apply the elements of effective, face-to-face communication in the boardroom.
  • Recognize the soft skills critical for effective and positive boardroom discussions.
  • Practice implementing soft skills (listening, empathy, awareness, etc.) through boardroom scenarios.



Associate Membership

Associate membership in the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association provides a continuing opportunity for providers of goods, services, materials, and equipment to build and maintain networking contacts with Wisconsin's electric co-ops and others with interests and needs related to all aspects of the electric power industry.

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