Browsing April, 2010
What is ‘real’ conversation?
12/04/2010 · Leave a commentMost of our conversations work well, and a few don’t, and these are the ones we tend to remember. We could learn more by reflecting on the exchanges that work, and using these four suggestions as a guide to having more healthy conversations.
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Walking on eggshells, how to discuss sensitive issues
5/04/2010 · Leave a commentMost of us are careful about how we tackle sensitive issues with colleagues and family members. This article provides some pointers on how to go about raising a subject you have been avoiding, to help tackle delicate matters in a productive, fair and balanced way, and to be sure of getting the results you need. Getting the other person’s attention, striking the right note and ensuring that something changes is the challenge.
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Walking on eggshells this Easter?
5/04/2010 · Leave a commentMost of us are careful about how we tackle sensitive issues with colleagues and family members. I have provided some pointers on how to go about raising a subject you have been avoiding, to help tackle delicate matters in a productive, fair and balanced way, and to be sure of getting the results you need. Getting the other person’s attention, striking the right note and ensuring that something changes is the challenge.
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Discounted Conflict workshop in April
3/04/2010 · Leave a commentI am presenting an open workshop on Approaches to Conflict for the Institute of Family Therapy on the 29th April. These places are being offered for just £90.00 (normal price £120.00). Book now to be sure of a place.
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Our automatic conflict styles
1/04/2010 · Leave a commentHave you ever wondered why, despite so many best intentions, we still fly off the handle over something trivial? Or perhaps when some well-intentioned soul tries to engage you on an important matter you just keep changing the subject? Why does this happen, and what can we do about it?
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