Third Space Thinking
A communications-driven methodology to frame and solve problems. It’s a fresh, distinctive way of thinking that helps unlock innovation, drive collaboration, develop talent and enhance organizational performance rooted in five key competencies required for success in today’s ever-changing world.
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This webinar will feature a panel of UC alumni providing guidance on addressing difficult conversations so that all voices are valued. No matter where you sit within your organization, from managerial roles to entry-level staff, our panelists will offer advice on how to handle challenging topics, acknowledge cultural differences in communication styles, and identify helpful techniques to maximize your workplace communications. We invite you to join us for this important discussion.
Moderated by:
Jaime Carias (‘08, UCSB) | Author, Civic Engagement & Fellow, USC Annenberg School of Communication & Journalism
Featuring:
Annalyn Cruz (‘00, UCSB) | Senior Manager of Leadership & Management Development, Electronic Arts (EA)
Sunny Lee (‘97, UCI) | Assistant Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students, UC Berkeley
Anthony Martore (‘16, UCLA) | Business Diversity & Inclusion Manager, NIKE, Inc.
Time: 12-1 P.M.
The 2020 OWLS will be held virtually 5-6 November 2020. Military women leaders from around the world attend annually. The OWLS provides military women the opportunity to network with like-minded colleagues and to grow professionally and personally through keynote messages, workshops, and panel discussions. The distinguished speakers are respected leaders from the public and private sectors who offer their support, personal advice, and motivation to attendees.
Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking Executive Director, Shellee Smith, will be a keynote speaker leading an interactive workshop on developing essential leadership skills that are critical for success in today’s world.
Annenberg High School Day (AHSD) is a bi-annual program which will take place this Fall virtually on Zoom over two days. We will bring together local high school youth from throughout Southern California. Youth will receive hands-on immersive training in journalism, communication, media, and public relations. They also learn about USC Annenberg’s undergraduate programs and services.
Dr. Ernest Wilson will be one of the guest speakers and lead a session on Third Space Thinking and how to use soft skills to solve problems.
This past month, thirty-nine NROTC students from USC participated in a three-hour webinar led by the Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking where they were introduced to the ACE-IT model for problem-solving and leadership. Through personalized lectures, discussions, and activities led by our team of experts, the students learned how the ACE-IT model could be applied to challenges in their own lives. The students, many of whom are studying hard skills such as engineering, mathematics, and business administration, gained valuable insights into the soft skills or power skills that can help them in their academic journeys and future careers.
Dr. Wilson will offer a provocation: "Third Space Thinking: A Perspective on Migration" at the Freedom's Congress Panel on Art Stories on Migration at the MOCA Warehouse, Los Angeles. Art Stories on Migration is an exploration of the migration of women as the totality of many stories through the arts. Click here for more information about the event.
Third Space instructors will teach six sessions on soft skill development at the USC Hybrid High School. The class will provide students with a communication-driven analytic framework, along with the knowledge that will help them identify and take advantage of opportunities in today’s digital, distributed media-rich society.
Shellee Smith, Executive Director, USC Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking and Executive Education, will moderate a panel discussion on how to actively cultivate self-awareness, leadership, and resiliency to support your personal and professional journey. USC President Carol L. Folt will give welcome remarks at the event.
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Tutor Campus Center Ballroom
Harness the power of soft skills to deliver better patient care through a highly engaging and interactive leadership development program offered by USC Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking.
Time: 1:30-3:30 pm
Location: Council Rooms at Verdugo Hills Hospital
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