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Te c h n o S p h e r e Volume 01 | Spring 2015 Performance EVENT SPOTLIGHT Atmosfer TTO attends “Influencing Skills for Leaders” Training in Izmir "Influencing Skills for Leaders" Training organized by General Electric (GE), and hosted by Izmir Institute of Technology was held at the IYTE-SEM Tepekule Business Centre on December 16, 2014. The lecturer was Tim Highet, GE Europe Middle East and Africa Leadership Training Manager. The training audience consisted of university and industry collaboration department managers and executives, technology transfer office managers, incubator managers, techno-park managers, and academicians. Training was structured in both interactive and lecture parts. The objective of the training was to help leaders communicate better by identifying interaction styles based your social skills, emotional intelligence, and your ability to be influenced by others. The four styles are:   “THIS TRAINING HELPED ME BETTER UNDERSTAND MY OWN DOMINANT PERSONALITY TRAITS AND WILL HELP ME IN ASSESSING OTHERS TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND INFLUENCE AS A LEADER.” Relater: One who is calm, approachable, and a great listener. Prefers to avoid the spotlight, confrontation, and lacks a sense of urgency. Analyzer: One who is reasonable, formal, and task focused. Prefers to work independently and is very cautious. Expresser: One who is hopeful, motivated, and flexible. Dislikes routine and craves recognition. Director: One who is determined, energetic, and take charge. Focus is on results and may appear rigid and demanding. Jens Almer Izmir Institute of Technology “THIS TRAINING TAUGHT KEY INFORMATION IN A SIMPLE AND PRACTICAL  WAY, ESPECIALLY THE PERSONALITY MATRIX As a result of the training, Atmosfer TTO personnel developed personal influencing strategies by USED WAS VERY understanding how their behaviours can affect their four main types of people. By learning how to recognize another’s style, lead ers are better able to tailor their interaction approach to reduce EFFECTIVE. I SHARED IT stress, provide support, and improve communications to achieve objectives. WITH MY MANY COLLEAGUES AND USE IN This Leadership Training was also an excellent opportunity of how technology transfer offices MY DAILY LIFE."  can facilitate collaborations in Izmir. Leaders from seven universities attended the training: Izmir Institute of Technology Atmosphere Technology Transfer Office, Dokuz Eylul University Technology Transfer Office (DETTO), Ege University Technology Transfer Office (EBILTEM TTO), Izmir University of Economics, University of Izmir, Gediz University and Yaşar University. TechnoSphere (27) Handan Kilicasan İzmir University Technology Transfer www.atmosfertto.com