ACS NSW EPC Presents - Your Communication Toolkit
Mastering effective communication skills and practical techniques and evaluation
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ACS NSW EPC Presents - Your Communication Toolkit: Speak clearly, listen actively, and understand deeply
Communication consistently tops industry reports as the #1 most in-demand business skill, with 70% of global employers identifying it as the most desirable skill for potential recruits.
The Australian workforce today is multicultural and multigenerational, and technology is disrupting traditional methods of communication and evolving new methods, while speeding up the pace… However, the fundamentals to effective communication have not really changed – clarity, conciseness, correctness, and consistency – and the key approach to practice, reflect, adjust, repeat, and learning by doing.
Industry expert Paul Wallbank (Media & Communications Manager at ACS, former Freelance Writer & Presenter for major Australia publishers) will kick-off the event sharing insights on communication methods and styles; best-practice top-tips and strategies; and facilitating discussion on Australian workplace culture before opening to guest Q&A.
Followed by three interactive workshops, facilitated by the NSW Emerging Professional Committee (EPC) and professional mentors, on;
- Active talking & listening
- Uncomfortable conversations
- Intention & impact
Whether you're early in your professional career or looking to sharpen your communication toolkit, this session is designed to leave you with the practical skills you can apply in the workplace.
Agenda:
5:30pm - Registration, networking & refreshments
5:55pm - Welcome & introductions
6:00pm - Communication styles, best-practice, & Australian workplace culture
6:25pm - Workshop activities
7:15pm - Networking & refreshments
7:30pm - Event concludes
ACS NSW Emerging Professional Committee (EPC) delivers dedicated events for you – offering interactive advice and insights from expert keynote speakers and professional mentors - where you can ask questions, network, and build out your professional profile and skills to stand out and accelerate your career.
Speakers
In his media training role, he’s worked with major Australian and international organisations in speaker coaching, crisis management drills and engagement strategies.
He joined PwC Australia in 2022 through their Higher Apprenticeship Program, a two-year initiative that allowed him to gain practical experience while studying for a Certificate IV in IT and a Diploma of Business.
Demonstrating exceptional communication skills, proactive leadership, a collaborative spirit, adaptability, and a strong commitment to team morale and client satisfaction, over the past three years, he has advised industry-leading companies on implementing robust cybersecurity solutions, focusing on strategy, risk, transformation, culture, change, and behaviour.
A strong advocate for community engagement, he actively contributes as an ABCN mentor, Australian Computer Society Emerging Professional Committee Member, and in 2024, launched "The Early Impact," a newsletter designed to empower emerging professionals by sharing his experiences and providing relevant resources.
A firm believer in accessibility and mentorship, Noah has benefited from senior professionals prioritising investing in junior colleagues. He understands the importance of making time for questions, offering guidance, and actively supporting professional development, and he strives to embody these qualities through his newsletter and frequent LinkedIn posting. He is passionate about technology, career development, and connecting with others.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Global Business Informatics from the IT University of Copenhagen and a Master of Information Technology - Master of Business Administration from James Cook University, she’ll talk about her journey from Copenhagen to Cairns as an international student, eventually landing a job with an Australian-founded and owned Strategic Technology Partner in Sydney. She’ll also share what it’s like working for a smaller company in Australia.
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