Rapid Rapport: Creating Influence on Demand

NB: This event is co-hosted with the SVForum Engineering Leadership SIG at SAP in Palo Alto on Thursday, August 18th

Wish you could persuade storm troopers these are not the 'droids they're looking for? How about lower communication barriers in the first 60s of any meeting? Would you like to influence how others perceive you in interviews, when networking or working in pairs and teams?

In this interactive session we'll cover:

Why this works Simple, verbal techniques to build rapport fast Practice on how to build and break rapport (helpful to keep discussions concise!) Come learn ways to build rapport instantly and influence without authority whether in person or simply over a phone. In this session, Bernie will share simple techniques to shift communication effectiveness by a factor of 5 or more. And while he advises away using stormtroopers as examples, executives and clients are fair game as well.

About the Speaker:

Bernie Maloney , Intra-preneur and Project Manager, TiVo

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/8/1/1/event_39866641.jpegAs an intra*preneurial leader, Bernie's grown businesses from break even to beyond $100M, leading through influence more than direct authority. His teams have delivered award winning retail PCs, IP convergent HDTVs, set top boxes and services. A passionate advocate for the Lean Starup Movement, Bernie believes a little structure goes a long way, and that it's possible to liberate latent potential in just about any one, or any group. In his current role at TiVo, he's getting to indulge that passion by spreading Agile frameworks and Lean principles to shift the culture to a new level of performance.

Thanks to Accept Corporation and DLA Piper for their support of the SVForum Marketing SIG, SAP for hosting this event, and Project Connections EL SIG Management Sponsors for snacks and beverages .

Agenda:
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Registration / Networking / Refreshments (Snacks & drinks)
7:00 - 7:15 p.m. Announcements and Introductions
7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Presentation and Discussion
8:15 - 8:45 p.m. Wrap-up / Networking

Cost:
$20 at the door for non-SVForum members
No charge for SDForum members

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