2026 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 15-17, 2026 • Jacksonville, FL
3/18/2026 | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Communication for Team Excellence | City Terrace 7
Communication for Team Excellence
As our communities grow more polarized, the demand for strong communication skills has never been greater. The workplace, in particular, is full of opportunities for miscommunication and missed connections—both of which undermine team efficiency and productivity. Just as healthy relationships are essential in our personal lives, they are equally vital at work. When colleagues communicate effectively, they collaborate more smoothly, accomplish more, and move faster toward shared goals. In this session, we will dive into practical strategies for strengthening workplace interactions and explore tools to enhance communication so teams can thrive and get the job done.
- Participants will learn about their own communication style.
- Participants will understand the benefit of communicating effectively with others.
- Participants will learn about the communication styles around them and how to enhance their relationships in the workplace.
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Presenters/Authors
Amanda Hvass
(Primary Presenter), Positive Impact Consulting, amanda@positive-impact-consulting.com;
Amanda is a mother of three boys, including one who is DeafPlus. Having navigated the EHDI system as a parent, she served for eight years as Coordinator for Hands & Voices of Oregon. Today, she owns a consulting business, partnering with leadership teams to enhance collaboration and achieve healthy organizational outcomes. She also works with Hands & Voices and her local school district to support strong connections and successful outcomes for children. Amanda holds a certification in Performance Coaching and specializes in helping teams work more effectively together.
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