You’re an ambitious professional in a tough media industry. How do you position yourself to seize career opportunities, regardless of where you're starting from?
It comes down to navigating workplace dynamics, according to Poynter faculty, Kerwin Speight. This March, he teaches Lead with Influence — a career development course designed for media pros ready to grow their stature.
“The program prepares participants by helping them position themselves for the next move,” Speight said. “It also helps them understand how they lead and communicate within their organization."
Climbing the ladder in journalism isn't what most people think, claims Tony Elkins, director of Poynter's leadership programs and faculty for Essential Skills for New Managers.
“In journalism leadership, there are two jobs: The daily output of whatever team you’re responsible for and the actual job of managing the people doing those tasks. The latter is a much more taxing and involved job than most realize,” Elkins said. “This workshop focuses on what I describe as human-centered skills. It means we spend time learning how to better communicate, give and receive feedback, manage conflict resolution and develop a strategy for thoughtful leadership.”
Both Poynter faculty agree: Communication acts as the bridge to career development. Hear more from Tony and Kerwin in our free LinkedIn Live event, "How to Communicate Like a Boss: Breakdown from Poynter's Leadership Faculty," at 12:30 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Whether you're leading a team or navigating a new role, the way you show up (both in the office and on screen) defines your impact. Join us to discover your unique communication and leadership style and learn how to adapt it for lasting career confidence.
