Manager’s Voice in IT: How to Be Heard in Meetings & Negotiations

At the meetup, we will discuss why in IT it is not only your arguments that matter but also how you deliver them. We will explore how voice, tone, and audience engagement directly impact the effectiveness of meetings, negotiations, and change initiatives. Participants will prepare for public speaking, work through exercises, and test these techniques in real work-related contexts. The format of the session is dynamic and highly practical.

The event will be interesting for:

Project and product managers, business and system analysts, team leads, engineering managers, and anyone involved in meetings, negotiations, and complex decisions in IT.

Agenda:
-Why managers’ and analysts’ voices are not heard in IT meetings (real-world examples);
-How voice and speaking style affect authority and decision-making;
-Practical toolkit: preparation, breathing, articulation, and message clarity;
-Hands-on practice using real IT scenarios;
-Q&A session

About the speaker

Yuliya Drazhina - Process Excellence Specialist at Andersen
Yuliya is an IT Project Manager and auditor of projects and processes with a strong leadership background. She works at the intersection of IT management, communication, and negotiations, helping managers and teams become more effective.