by Alice | Feb 5, 2010 | Communication Strategies, Conflict
Too often we let preconceived ideas color our attitudes and our communication. Doing that can prevent us from understanding others, and also being understood. It can also lead to unnecessary conflict! Suspend judgment at the outset. If you allow opinion or prior...
by Alice | Feb 3, 2010 | Communication Strategies
Effective communication requires a different approach for different purposes! Are you trying to make a point? Do you want to bring someone around to your point of view? Do you need to express your feelings? Are you directing the work of someone else? Is your goal to...
by Alice | Feb 2, 2010 | Communication Strategies
It’s Up To You! Yes, both understanding and being understood are up to you! If you are the listener in a conversation, it is your responsibility to verify that you have understood what the speaker has said. Depending upon the importance of the topic, you may...