Shoreline resident leads communication skills workshop May 9-11

Jeff McAuliffe of Shoreline will present a communication skills workshop, InterAct, May 9-11, at LIOS Graduate College of Saybrook University in Kirkland. McAuliffe is the faculty lead at LIOS. He also maintains a private coaching and consulting practice. His clients have included Microsoft, Swedish Health Services, Sound Transit, and Group Health Co-operative.

The longtime Shoreline resident worked with numerous major Northwest companies. At The Boeing Commercial Airplane Group he co-designed and implemented an integrated “People Plan,” part of the company’s largest re-engineering project. He enjoys hiking, backpacking, skiing, swimming, and playing music. His communication workshops routinely sellout.

InterAct: Skills for Adaptive Leadership runs 9 am to 4:45 pm, May 9-11. Professionals can earn 20 continuing education credits. Early registration is $825; regular registration is $925. For registration or information, go online or call 425-968-3400.

This engaging workshop builds communication skills. Anyone who plays a strategic role in an organizational setting, such as an executive, manager or staff member, can use the workshop tools to build advanced leadership techniques. Effective communicators strengthen organizations and increase productivity. The same set of communication tools taught in the workshop also improves personal relationships.

LIOS, founded in 1969, was known for many years as the Leadership Institute of Seattle. In 2008 LIOS joined Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center, becoming one of three colleges in the new Saybrook University system. LIOS offers master’s degrees in Leadership and Organization Development and in Psychology specializing in systems counseling.