You are here: Home / Workshops & Seminars

Workshops & Seminars

The current challenges facing information security today lie more in the ability to effectively communicate value and harness the human side of security than in developing new technologies or processes.

Tap into the passion, expertise and research of Michael Santarcangelo with customized workshops and seminars that teach how to blend science of human ecology with the principles of effective communication to harness the human side of security.

 

 

Learn the science of communication with the ability to measure it

Often considered a “soft skill” lacking science and the ability to be measured, effectively communicating the value of security requires the integration of science and measurement. Understanding how to use this powerful blend of science with the art of communication is what sets this seminar – and ecosystem – apart. Participants learn what to do, how to do it and why it works.

Seminars tailored for different outcomes

Michael draws on his experience in human ecology, information security and professional communication to offer custom workshops and seminars that introduce and teach how to apply the models that explain the science and the five-step Catalyst Communication Framework™ that guides any person to capture and distill the value of any topic to effectively communicate with any audience — with consistency, clarity and quality.

  • Experience and Explore ECVS Workshop: decision makers and influencers learn about key models and the five-step Catalyst Communication Framework™; by experiencing the application of the framework, the outcome is an understanding of the principles of the ecosystem and a plan to adopt and implement use.
  • ECVS Workshop for Communicators: participants learn how to apply the models and CCF™ framework using real case studies or Catalyst Communication Kits built on the science and methods introduced in the workshop; the outcome is an understanding with the demonstrable skill of using communication kits successfully.
  • ECVS Seminar for Creators & Influencers + Online Support and Development: a seminar that teaches the science of communication by guiding participants through a series of exercises built on real examples. Two days of training transition to an entire year of supported, measurable development (with online training, guidance and structured exercises).

Want proof?

Say goodbye to “Death by PowerPoint”

Instead of a talking head reading slides, these immersive seminars provide the structure, substance and support necessary to learn – and practice – new skills.

Workshops and seminars are designed for participants to work in teams of five — the right blend to reduce risk of failure while increasing interaction — in a safe, distraction-free environment. By working as a team through real-world case studies built to address current challenges, participants leave ready to solve problems.

With a focus on individuals, each workshop and seminar provides a safe environment that inspires learning. Each workshop and seminar is timed carefully to support learning, engagement and time to attend to outside obligations.

The Catalyst Advantage: Plan-Do-Review

  • Plan: each segment and hands-on lab begins with presentation-based learning
  • Do: participants work together in small teams to review, apply and test the principles
  • Review: time for individual, table and seminar review with an opportunity to reflect, share, ask questions and anchor the experience

During each hand-on step, Michael works with each table to anchor their experience, build on their experience and spot-coach to ensure understanding and drive success.