Software Process Improvement Network
(A-SPIN)
Bridging the Gaps: Communicating to Build Influence and Partnership,
Steve Whiteford, Whiteford Resources
Overview:
In the fast-paced, high IQ world of software development, how is it
possible that communication can go awry and well meaning contributors
and interdependent functions end up working at odds? Working to meet
high pressure deadlines while navigating high tension relationships
consistently erodes the possibility of producing like high performance
teams.
This presentation will offer the opportunity to rise up and re-examine
essential communication models and practices that can get the interdepartmental
process back on track.
About the Speaker:
Steve is founder of Whiteford Resources, and a professional trainer
and coach with 15 years experience leading executives to highly effective
communication and interpersonal skills. He expresses a wide range of
expertise through several workshops including; The Essence of Leadership,
Present Your Way to Success, Constructive Conflict, and Moving at the
Speed of Change. In addition, he has produced successful solutions in
organizations by facilitating intervention and team building. Clients
have included: Barbecues Galore, Cigna, Disney Consumer products, e21,
PepsiCo, KFC, Loyola Marymount University, UC Berkeley President's Office,
Pharmacia Upjohn, Catalyst Systems, Kaiser Permanente, Pac Advantage,
Mazda, City of Titusville, Volvo, Geomatrix, USDA, The Center for Medicare
and Medicaid, Hawthorne Savings, The Technical Writers Association,
Unocal, (and sub-contracting) Ask Jeeves, Micom, Fort Point, Brocade,
Agilent, Applied Materials, LSI Logic, Nokia, etc.