It’s Human Nature – How Social Science Can Make You a Better Communicator
Thursday, February 13th, 2020
Have you ever wondered why is it that some people we interact with – colleagues in the office to members of the public – seem to act emotionally and irrationally when certain information is presented to them? Why they seem unable to process and accept what to you is fairly black and white? The answer may come with a better understanding of social science that shows that our brains process information differently when we are also processing our emotions. This presentation, presented by Melissa Elliott and Matt Wittern with Raftelis, touches on why people act and respond the way they do when presented with different types of information, and presents several communications techniques that can help you recognize the cues people give and strategies to adapt your communications to ensure you are never left saying, “I didn’t mean it like that”.
Directions:
This luncheon will be held at the Administration Building at the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District’s (MWRD’s) Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility. From I-25, exit at 58th Avenue and head east for 1 ¼ miles to the intersection with York Street. Turn left onto York Street to head north ¾ mile to the main entrance to the Hite Facility. From York Street turn right into the entrance and check-in at the gate. Proceed from there to the main entrance of the Administration Building. DON’T FORGET TO BRING IDENTIFICATION TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE CAMPUS AT THE SECURITY GATE.
Registration: TAC Registration: Registration and payment for TAC luncheons is handled on line at: TAC Luncheon Registration Registration may be made for a single attendee or for multiple attendees in a party. It will still be necessary to check in at the luncheon. Lunches will be based on the head count per the registration site. Please do not attempt to show up without registering in advance. If you are unable to pay on line, please contact Steve Polson (720-286-5376, steve.polson@jacobs.com) to make arrangements for paying with check or cash.
The registration deadline for this event is Wednesday, February 12th, at 10:00 AM MST. Please be aware that with the new registration procedure, late registrations will not be accepted as in the past. This will enable us to avoid having to purchase extra lunches to allow for potential late-comers. This event has a limitation of 40 attendees so don’t wait until the last minute to sign up.
Check-in at the site is from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm. The presentation will begin shortly thereafter. Registration fees are $20 for AWWA or WEF members, $25 for nonmembers, and $15 for Students and Retired Members.
Details
How to register:
- Click on "click here to register for this event".
- Enter your email address
- Enter your contact information
If you are an RMWEA member you will be directed to select a registration package. Select a member package.
If you are NOT an RMWEA member you will be asked if you want to become one. If you DO NOT want to become a member click "No, not at this time". As a non-member you will see a note that says you cannot purchase a membership package. If you are an RMSAWWA member IGNORE this and select a member package. If you are a non-member select a non-member package.
At this point you may add another attendee of complete the registration.