* different drummer

Workshops with a Beat Send Good Vibes In 1995 When Charles Kaplan was a doctoral student of psychology at the University of Connecticut, little did he know that when he joined some locals on a Hawaiian island beach one night for a hand-drumming circle, it would change the course of his dissertation and lead to a career in organizational development. "It's an excellent form of nonverbal communication and the best ice-breaker," explains Kaplan.