Turning Presentations into Performances

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What’s an actor doing in an analytics program? A lot, actually, and there’s more overlap between the job requirements of these two careers than one might think.  On the surface, it’s difficult to imagine someone who prefers applause and a spotlight sitting in front of a computer beneath fluorescents. I Continue reading Turning Presentations into Performances

Classmates, Communication Week, and Improv: How I (Re)Built My Confidence as a Presenter at the IAA

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Resources abound at the Institute for Advanced Analytics–from committed faculty and staff to seemingly unlimited opportunities to apply and grow skill sets. For me, tools for effective communication have been like a gold mine, rich in opportunities for self-reflection and improvement. I had always been a confident presenter and performer, Continue reading Classmates, Communication Week, and Improv: How I (Re)Built My Confidence as a Presenter at the IAA