Presented at the 2024 Summit

The 5 C's of Effective Team Interpreting Part 1

0.3 CEUs, PS

Have you ever wondered what makes a team interpreting experience truly exceptional? In this workshop, we’ll explore the essential components of successful team dynamics through the lens of the 5 C’s method: Collaboration, Communication, Coordination, Cohesion, and Consistency. Through a combination of activities, and real-life examples, participants will gain insights into fostering supportive team environments, enhancing communication strategies, and maximizing interpreting outcomes for consumers. Whether you’re new to team interpreting or seeking to refine your collaborative skills, this workshop offers practical tools and strategies to elevate your practice.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Workshop

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.9/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.9/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.9/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

4.9/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    Extremely helpful material. Believe this kind of this is vital to the improvement of our profession.

  • Summit Attendee

    I enjoyed the different perspectives on teaming. every situation is truly different and sometimes it takes a village.

  • Summit Attendee

    He was awesome!

Meet Your Presenter

B.Ed., NIC, Ed:K-12

Brent Tracy

Brent Tracy is a proud CODA and native Bostonian. Since starting his interpreting career at Gallaudet University in 1999, Brent has worn several professional hats: interpreter, coordinator, advocate, mentor, and presenter. After witnessing and experiencing numerous inequities both personally and professionally, his aim has been to address these inequities caused by a historically strained cultural climate among hearing, Deaf, CODA practitioners, and stakeholders. He leverages his influence as CEO of Equal Access Resources on public platforms including social media to foster honest dialogues that will galvanize stakeholders to champion change for the ASL community. In his leisure time, Brent enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and 2 amazing children and creating unique handmade bow ties for his business KnotTied.
TerpAcademy is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 CEU's at the ‘Little/None’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.