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Four Elements of a Communications Argument

Elements of a Communication Argument

To bring structure to your thoughts when delivering important messages to an important audience, you should consider these basic four elements of a communications ‘argument’. By ‘argument,’ I don’t mean
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You Don’t Know Osmo Wiio?

If you only learn one thing today, make it “Osmo Wiio.” Wiio was a Finnish economics professor, member of the Finnish Parliament, journalist and just for fun, an amateur radio enthusiast.
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How To Read Faster and Better (The Do’s and Don’ts)

While watching students read portions of the workbook in class last week, I was struck by how time inefficient they were. Studying the text as if they were memorising the
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Seven Types of Conflict

Seven Different Types of Conflict

Conflict is one of the most natural – if not daily – aspects of our lives. For many, it’s difficult to recognise, address and solve. But, one way to help
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How To Respond to Conflict

Louis Pondy’s Model of Organisational Conflict is the simplest and most effective formula to understand how to respond to conflict – at work or (despite Pondy’s focus on business) in
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Managing Conflict: Collaborating

This article on Collaborating is one in a series of five about managing conflict and negotiation using the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument. The introduction to the five-part series begins here. Links
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Attributes of a Good Communicator

We may not know instantly what attributes make a good communicator, but as the phrase goes, we know it when we see it. In my Advanced Communications workshops, I ask participants
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How to Say No Assertively

It’s hard to be assertive. It’s even more hard when you have to say NO assertively. NO. Is there a more difficult word in the English language? It’s difficult to
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How to stall when answering a question

How To Stall For Time When Answering a Question

It’s one of the most common situations in business. You’re focused on a specific task in front of you, intent to finish on time, and someone comes along to ask
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