Bridging the Communication Gap Between
Technical and Business Professionals

Learn about the essential skills becoming necessary
for technical professionals like you

Presented by: J. LeRoy Ward, PMP, Executive Vice President, ESI International,
and Wayne Turmel, National Director of Faculty, Communispond

Participants will learn:

• What Skill-Gap Analysis is and how to use it
• What six business skill areas are crucial for technical professionals, as identified by senior executives
• Tips for turning your “technical speak” into “business speak” and other ways to communicate more effectively
• How to state your position by creating a "Value Link" between your idea and the other party's outcome
• What you can do to gain knowledge in these areas
• How to see the “big picture” more clearly, and work specifically toward organizational goals

Now more than ever, technical and specialized professionals are being asked to expand their business capabilities. Everyone from directors and project managers to contract managers and engineers are now expected to have skills such as critical thinking, change management and cross-functional communication in addition to their strong foundation of specialized skills. However, studies have shown that many of these professionals lack experience in these soft-skill areas, which limits their ability to get ahead in the organization. And, acquiring these skills takes time and a change in mindset. 

In an ideal world, all technical professionals would have the complex skill set that their organizations need to accomplish critical tasks. Unfortunately, employers continue to grow concerned about the gap between this “ideal” skill set and the actual business skills of their current staff, particularly in terms of communication skills. Because communication affects so much of an organization’s daily business, and the ability of individuals to accomplish work within that organization, companies cannot afford to place technical professionals in critical roles if they lack such skills.

If you are a specialized professional who lacks these critical soft skills, it’s now up to you to bridge this gap and gain the competencies you need to work toward your company’s big picture goals. This presentation will help you do just that. Join ESI International’s J. LeRoy Ward and Communispond’s Wayne Turmel for an exclusive, complimentary Webinar, “Bridging the Gap between Technical and Business Professionals.” Mr. Ward and Mr. Turmel will discuss why business skills — and communication skills in particular — are so essential for technical and specialized professionals, what skills employers are demanding from them, and how you can obtain these skills and become a vital member of your organization.

PDUs

Participants will receive 1.0 PDU credits.