Delaware GIG: Communicating Up: How to Effectively Communicate with Leadership

As trainers and professionals, our ability to communicate effectively with leadership is critical to driving change, gaining support, and advancing our mission. This dynamic and engaging session will empower you to: 

• Break through common communication barriers with leadership 
• Gain insight into how leaders think, prioritize, and make decisions 
• Communicate your ideas with clarity, confidence, and professionalism
• Strengthen your influence and effectiveness within your organization 

 Through meaningful discussion and hands-on activities, you will leave equipped with practical tools you can immediately apply to enhance your leadership presence and professional impact. 

Location: 

Widener University 
Delaware Law School 
4601 Concord Pike
Wilmington, Delaware 19803 

The event is located at Project New Start (PNS), which is a green two-story building on the law school campus. 

Park in any available, unreserved space.   

Directions & Parking: 

From Philadelphia and Points North: I-95 south to Exit 8/Route 202 North - Concord Pike.*  

From Baltimore and Points South: I-95 north to Exit 8/Route 202 North – Concord Pike.* 

From Pennsylvania Turnpike (Route 76): Take Exit 23/Downingtown off the turnpike and follow Route 100 South to Route 202 (approximately 15 minutes). Travel south on Route 202 into Delaware. Two miles past the state line, on the left side of Route 202, is the Delaware Law School.  

From New Jersey: New Jersey Turnpike, 295 South or 40 West to Delaware Memorial Bridge. Take I-95 North to Exit 8/Route 202 North - Concord Pike.  

Widener University Delaware Law School is five miles north of the exit (Exit 8) on the right side of Route 202 (Concord Pike).  

Enter the campus at the traffic light entrance on Route 202. Drive into the parking lot and make a left. 

Agenda

Speaker

Tracey Connolly:

Tracey Connolly is the owner of Engage Training, LLC, and currently travels the country as a consultant, facilitating workshops and seminars on leadership skills, communication, and interpersonal skills. She spent more than 20 years developing employees at the Delaware Departments of Human Resources, Finance, and Labor. While with the Department of Human Resources, she created and led the State of Delaware’s leadership development program and served as the Statewide Recognition Coordinator. 

Tracey earned a doctorate in 2002, with a focus on innovation and leadership. When not conducting training, she volunteers for the local YWCA, is a regular platelet donor, and enjoys performing in a local Irish band.