Seminar Announcement

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*The Many Dimensions of Communication for Successful Statisticians***

*David Morganstein    ***

*Statistical Group, Westat*

*Engr 4201 (Computer science conference room)  *

*4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030***

*Time: 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.***

*Date: Friday, May 3, 2013 ***

*Abstract*

"I worked hard to get a solid education in a good Statistics Department.  I
keep current in the profession, reading and taking courses on new
statistical methods.  What else can I do that might help me in my career
and allow me to contribute even more?" The ASA’s recent activities in
support of statistical practice have included valuable discussions and
seminars on the importance of ‘soft skills’. Improving these soft skills,
the way we listen to, support and communicate with our clients, offers
opportunities to improve our usefulness above and beyond our important
technical contributions.



The talk draws on experience working with many clients while at Westat. It
also touches on Westat's history and organization, and describes the
activities of its statistical group of 65 MS and PhD statisticians. You'll
hear suggestions for best practices for statisticians with emphasis on the
importance of nontechnical skills, especially on the many dimensions of
communications.  The observations presented stem from conducting survey
research for government and private organizations and teaching and advising
on quality improvement at dozens of organizations, both government and
private, world-wide.

-- 
Yunpeng Zhao, PhD

Assistant Professor
Department of Statistics
Volgenau School of Engineering <[log in to unmask]>
George Mason University
Engineering Building, Room 1719, MS 4A7
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444

Phone: 703-993-1674
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