Join Us to Discover Your Behavioral Communication Style!

Date/Time: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 11 am to 12 pm

Location: In person, Memorial Union

Registration Required: Register for Effective Communication Workshop - Limited Space Available

Did you know that communication breakdowns cost organizations around $63 million a year in lost productivity? We’ve all been there—an email gets misread, a meeting misses the mark, or a project stalls just because people aren't on the same page.

But real communication isn’t just about the words we type or say. It’s a mix of how well we listen, our body language, emotional intelligence, and even our timing. At the end of the day, our behavior is our communication. When we figure out how to navigate those elements, everything gets easier. Problems get solved faster, teamwork feels seamless, and our daily work lives run a lot smoother.

Interested in strengthening your communication skills? Join us for Discover Your Behavioral Communication Style.

This is going to be a highly interactive session where you'll get to take a quick assessment based on Dr. Tony Alessandra's renowned behavioral framework. It’s a fun, fast way to pinpoint your exact communication superpower. Which one sounds most like you?

• Director – Bold, direct, and completely focused on hitting targets.
• Socializer – Energetic, expressive, and a natural collaborator.
• Thinker – Precise, deep-thinking, and analytical.
• Relater – Empathetic, inclusive, and the ultimate bridge-builder.

What You Will Learn

You will walk away with a personal roadmap to help you decode your teammates' styles, adapt your approach on the fly, and cut through workplace friction. Come ready to grab some practical skills, have a few laughs, and change how you connect with others.

• Facilitated by Kristina Astrup, Associate Director of Organizational Development, NDSU Human Resources
• Hosted by Staff Senate Professional Development Committee: Meghan Arbegast, Kristina Astrup, Karen Blake, Kendall Brekken, RoseE Hadden, April Helgaas, Audra Hart, Amy Knudson, Melissa Lamp, Tara Nelson, Amrita Ray, and Clare Shields

For questions or accommodations, please contact melissa.lamp@ndsu.edu.

Visit the Staff Senate website for more events, activities, and programs offered by Staff Senate!

• October 21, 11 am-12 pm, Making Virtual Meetings Matter
• November 19, 1-3 pm, Academic Programs Fair, MU Ballroom
• February 4, 11 am, Resolving Conflict Workshop - details to come
• Spring 2027, Bison University program series - applications and more information coming on December 1

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