Complete 4 activities and get the Communication and Digital Capabilities certificate.

2or3 THINGS FOR DIGITAL KNOWLEDGE

In collaboration with the Concordia Library

“2or3 Things for Digital Knowledge” provides a structured way for you to explore a variety of digital topics/tools in small chunks with easy activities. The goal is for you to maintain habits of curiosity and exploratory learning that help you adapt more easily in fast-changing digital environments.

Each Thing offers a brief introduction by text and/or video, plus one or two activities that you can try out.  The time commitment for each Thing ranges from 15-30 minutes. Once you complete the activities for your “2or3 Things”, fill out your Reflection Sheet to get credit for the Communication & Digital Capabilities module of the FutureReady program.

TELL ME A STORY: COMMUNICATING WITH IMPACT THROUGH THE ART OF STORYTELLING

Several dates - see below

Storytelling is a transferable skill-set, one which is an asset when we need to express complicated or personal ideas. Whether you’re applying for a job, delivering a presentation, or working on a team, storytelling is an excellent way to build strong connections between you and your audience. Beyond just proving your point, a great story serves as a touchstone – an entry point for your audience.

As an art form, oral-tradition storytelling is among the oldest forms of human expression – however, in the past few years, autobiographical storytelling has been clearly become a re-emerging trend. Shows like The Moth, Risk, or Montreal's own Confabulation have helped to repopularize this classic artform. 

In this workshop, we will work on the basics of true life storytelling. We will start by quashing that anxiety that you have no stories worth telling, and then move on to finding and structuring those stories that work for you.

Instructor: Matt Goldberg, Founder and Executive Director of Confabulation

Part 1: beginner level
Tuesday, October 15, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Room H-771, Henry Hall Building, Sir George Williams Campus

Part 1: intermediate level
Tuesday, October 22, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Room H-771, Henry F. Hall Building, Sir George Williams Campus

WHAT’S NEXT AFTER "NICE TO MEET YOU": HOW TO NETWORK ANYWHERE*

Monday, October 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room H-771, Henry F. Hall Building, Sir George Williams Campus

In this semester, did you meet a new friend in class or at a social gathering? Have you asked a peer for advice on course selection? Did you strike up a conversation with staff at a shop you frequent?  We make connections with people all the time, that simply is networking. In this workshop, we examine ways to cultivate relationships and strengthen ties, for personal and professional happiness. Come prepared to take part in this interactive session where we will practice being "N.I.C.E" to make connections that matter, both in-person and online.

Instructor: Niem Huynh, PhD, PPCC

WHAT’S NEXT AFTER "NICE TO MEET YOU": HOW TO NETWORK ANYWHERE (LOYOLA CAMPUS)*

Wednesday, October 23, 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Loyola Jesuit Hall and Conference Centre, RF-335, Loyola Campus

In this semester, did you meet a new friend in class or at a social gathering? Have you asked a peer for advice on course selection? Did you strike up a conversation with staff at a shop you frequent?  We make connections with people all the time, that simply is networking. In this workshop, we examine ways to cultivate relationships and strengthen ties, for personal and professional happiness. Come prepared to take part in this interactive session where we will practice being "N.I.C.E" to make connections that matter, both in-person and online.

Instructor: Niem Huynh, PhD, PPCC

PRESENT LIKE A PRO*

Several dates – see below

Would you be ready to give a presentation to your class right now? Are you aware of your strengths and blind spots in front of an audience?
This 3-part series explains and uses multiple practice opportunities to develop your comfort to give a presentation. The skills are useful for professional (i.e. class presentations or team meetings) to personal (i.e. speech at a celebration or wedding) settings.  Through integrated experiential exercises and constructive feedback that focuses squarely on the core elements of delivering a competent presentation, we will work on 1) recognizing your presentation style(s), 2) engaging with the audience authentically and 3) managing nervousness prior to giving a talk.

Instructor: Niem Huynh, PhD, PPCC

Part 1
Thursday, September 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Room H-771, Henry F. Hall Building, Sir George Williams Campus

Part 2
Thursday, October 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Room H-771, Henry F. Hall Building, Sir George Williams Campus

Part 3
Thursday, October 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Room H-771, Henry F. Hall Building, Sir George Williams Campus

PRESENT LIKE A PRO - LOYOLA CAMPUS*

Wednesday, October 23, 1 to 4 p.m., Loyola Jesuit Hall and Conference Centre, RF-335, Loyola Campus

Would you be ready to give a presentation to your class right now? Are you aware of your strengths and blind spots in front of an audience?
This workshop explains and uses multiple practice opportunities to develop your comfort to give a presentation. The skills are useful for professional (i.e. class presentations or team meetings) to personal (i.e. speech at a celebration or wedding) settings.  Through integrated experiential exercises and constructive feedback that focuses squarely on the core elements of delivering a competent presentation, we will work on 1) recognizing your presentation style(s), 2) engaging with the audience authentically and 3) managing nervousness prior to giving a talk.

Instructor: Niem Huynh, PhD, PPCC

LIFE'S A PITCH

Wednesday, November 6, 2 to 4 p.m., 4^TH Space, LB Building, Sir George Williams Campus

Can you effectively promote yourself in one sentence? Do you know how to share an idea in a concise and engaging way? 

We are constantly pitching - we pitch ourselves, our ideas and our projects - everyday. A pitch is a short compelling story tailored to persuade a specific audience. This workshop will help you understand how to develop and structure your pitch depending on the context and the audience. Through small group discussions, videos and practice, you will design your own pitch(es) and leave with the tools necessary to communicate with confidence! 

No experience necessary - let’s practice and experiment together!

Instructor: Rosalia Felice

BRAND YOU!*

Several dates – see below.

Whether by default or design, you have a personal brand. Your story is already out there, so you might as well edit it to your benefit!

If you want to design an authentic personal brand that accurately reflects YOU, and that can help YOU reach your professional and personal goals, this fun interactive two-part workshop is for you!

You will learn:

Part 1

• About *the brand*
• What is a personal brand
• How your personal brand affects your personal/professional credibility and development
• How you can positively drive Brand YOU
• How to focus your personal branding efforts
• The importance of authenticity

Part 2

• How to best tell your story
• Why it’s important to live your brand
• How other people can support your brand
• How your personal brand should evolve as you do
• How to leave a legacy with your brand

Instructor: Rosalia Felice

Part 1
Thursday, November 14, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room H-771, Henry F. Hall Building, Sir George Williams Campus

Part 2
Thursday, November 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room H-771, Henry F. Hall Building, Sir George Williams Campus

NEGOTIATION FOUNDATIONS THROUGH STORY AND PRACTICE

Several dates – see below.

Negotiation is an art. Although it may be commonly associated with the workplace, in fact, negotiation is applicable in all aspects of daily life such as making a purchase or deciding where to go for dinner with friends.

This 2-part workshop is designed around experiential exercises, concrete actions to move forward and real stories to help you recognize and to build the skills you need to negotiate in a professional manner.

The first workshop provides foundational ideas for a win-win negotiation specifically in a new hire, employment setting. The second workshop gives a summary of the win-win approach and provides multiple negotiation exercises of real-life situations. A debrief will follow each negotiation experience.

Instructor: Niem Huynh, PhD, PPCC

Part 1

Monday, November 4, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Room H-771, Henry F. Hall Building, Sir George Williams Campus

Part 2

Monday, November 11, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Room H-771, Henry F. Hall Building, Sir George Williams Campus

COMMUNITY COMPASS: READING WEEK IN MONTREAL & LAURENTIANS

February 24 to 27, 2020

Change directions this reading week! Help community organizations while having fun, making friends and gaining skills during Reading Week. Participants select one of our partner organizations, and offer to volunteer four mornings during reading week.

The Montreal experience includes:

• 2-hour pre-departure session with your team
• Four half-days of volunteering (9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday-Thursday)
• Post-experience wrap-up and celebration on Friday morning with all participants.

The Laurentian experience includes:

• 3-hour pre-departure session with your team
• 4 days, 4 nights volunteer/play/retreat at Camp Kinkora (9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday-Thursday)
• Post-experience wrap-up and celebration on Friday morning with all participants.

You can use the Community Compass experience to complete your Communication & Digital Capabilities and Leadership & Collaboration core skill modules. Make sure to fill our FutureReady reflection sheet to make it count for your certificate!

Program led by the Dean of Students Office. Contact communitycompass@concordia.ca for more info.