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As paralegals we communicate with a wide range of people every day, but, how much of your communication is successful? As a skill, being an effective communicator could help you stand out in the workplace and may even lead to a promotion. Most employment ads cite communication skills as a requirement, but how well-developed is that skill for you? For SCUPA's August Lunch and Learn, Paralegal Charles Myers provided attendees with a literal handbook on how any person can develop solid, effective communication skills.
Mr. Myers began his presentation by describing a list of barriers to effective communication:
Mr. Myers then went on to instruct attendees about practices used by the best business communicators. According to Mr. Myers the best business communicators are strategic, professional and adaptable. Among the skills every effective communicator should develop is the ability to be clear and concise. Attendees were provided with a number of tips to achieve strategic, professional and adaptable communication skills. SCUPA would like to convey a great thank you to Mr. Myers for providing attendees with many valuable tools that, if applied, can certainly enrich the lives of all, both in and out of the workplace. SC Paralegal Renewal
Charmy Medlin, Paralegal Services Director of the South Carolina Paralegal Certification Program, has announced that the 2024 SCCP renewal deadline has been extended to August 1, 2024. Certifications will not be considered delinquent until after that date.
Due to an unforeseen medical leave Ms. Medlin was out of the office for a few months and has only just returned to her duties in early June. In her announcement Ms. Medlin assured everyone she is working hard to get everyone's submitted hours recorded and the reports issued. Our well wishes are with Ms. Medlin. SCCP renewal cost is $50 and all certified paralegals must show 10 hours of continuing legal education for the past year, one of which must be Personal Responsibility/Ethics. For more information about the SC Bar Certified Paralegal program, see the SC Bar website at www.scbar.org.
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