Event Calendar

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:

Organization Name: Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association

Contact:

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

PROGRAM LOCATION
Florian Gardens Conference Center
2340 Lorch Avenue
Eau Claire, WI
(715) 832-8836

Registration:  8:30 a.m.
Program:  9 a.m.–4 p.m. ROOM BLOCK
Holiday Inn South
4751 Owen Ayres Court
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 830-9889
Room Block Name: Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association or WECA
Room Block Rate: $121 (double queen)
Room Block Expires: Friday, September 12
Room Block Link:  October Room Block

Rooms may be available under the room block after the cut-off date only if the hotel has rooms available. Contact the hotel directly to book rooms after the deadline.

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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.

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