GMO Session: Understanding Yourself and Others: The Keys to Communication & Cooperation

Have you ever been in a conversation with another person and felt like you were speaking different languages? Efficient communication is hard, but thankfully is a skill that can be learned! The goal of this session is to learn about your personality style and identify the styles of others. You will learn how to “speak in the language of the listener” and “listen in the language of the speaker” to avoid miscommunication.

We will also discuss strategies for efficient and effective communication in your GMO. Join us for a fun, informative and useful session that will enhance your abilities to communicate!

Dr. Laura Perry Johnson is currently the 4-H Program Development Coordinator for the 41 county Southwest District of the Cooperative Extension Service in Georgia. In this role, she serves as part of the leadership team for the district and has programmatic responsibility for 4-H in this geographic area. Additionally, she serves as part of the State 4-H Faculty of the University of Georgia to plan, implement and support 4-H Programming in Georgia. As a 4-H Program Development Coordinator, Dr. Johnson works with county-based Public Service Faculty that provide 4-H programming to youth. As a partner in public education, 4-H augments the formal education received in the classroom and provides opportunities for young people in the areas of agriculture and the environment, family and consumer sciences, citizenship, leadership and communications. Dr. Johnson mentors and trains new County Extension Agents and Program Assistants, gives leadership to developing County Plans of Work, coordinates district and statewide events, competitions and conferences, and serves as a Youth Development resource for the counties she serves.

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