The Vitality of Communication in the Software Industry

With the inherent development of AI moving into the workforce, skill and competence remain to be vital, but they are slowly losing their high rank as the top factors of job security. In addition, with the increase of AI in the workforce for industries like software development, the job pool potential is slowly decreasing; therefore, technical skill is not the only qualifier to job security, especially in an increased market of other technically qualified candidates.

Besides technical skill, what else makes the difference between getting hired/promoted or fired/searching through the never-ending job market? People want to work with those who not only add their expertise, but also: improve the company culture, communicate well between teams, display high emotional intelligence and leadership capabilities, and simply improve the quality of the working environment.

During this session, the participants will walk away with skills in: interpersonal communication, communicating technical problems to non-tech individuals/teams, determining factors of their career trajectory, managing and delivering feedback, and effective networking communication for high visibility & memorability.

Over 90 minutes, we will conduct multiple breakout sessions with workbooks to complement the training.

Speaker:
Alexandra (Allie) Cole is not only a professional in Leadership and Organizational Development, but is also a bona fide expert in communication, public relations, and confidence. With a Masters’ degree in Organizational Leadership–with a concentration in Organizational Development and Coaching– and 10 years of experience in improv, sketch, and standup comedy, Allie brings a blend of education and experience to the world of organizational communication.

Outside of her work in leadership and professional development, Allie works in the creative space for fashion, digital media, events, & film and owns a Public Relations & Communication Company. She also is an active gym goer and pickleball enthusiast.

Allie receives the most reward from helping people, projects, and businesses unlock their potential through consulting, creative work, and coaching. Working with people to get to their next level of success is what drives Allie. She is thrilled to work with Java Boston Users ACM Ch. to help them reach their next level of success.