Communication: Understanding Communication

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Business Communication (19): Articles related to communication, both oral and written within the business context

Delivering Bad News (9) ^new: For articles on techniques you can use when having to deliver bad news.

Interpersonal Communication (8): Improve communication between people, whether at work, at home, or in other relationships by learning from these tips, hints and interpersonal communication ideas.

Listening (5): Lack of "real" listening is a frequent contributor to conflict. Learn about listening techniques; e.g. active and reflective listening, that can help build better relationships.

Non-Verbal Communication (8): Free online articles on all aspects of non-verbal and para-verbal communication

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Civility in Public Discourse
By Guy Burgess, Ph.D. and Heidi Burgess, Ph.D. - Many experts have commented on the lack of civility in public life and politics, and others have suggested our society has become less civil. Here's a good discussion of the topic. (Added: 19-Jul-2007 Hits: 696 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

A Shining Example of Communication and Conflict (Conflict Insight)
By Don Doman - Using examples from several well known movies (The Shining, 2001 A Space Odyssey), the author explains the link between conflict and communication as it exists within the workplace. (Added: 17-Mar-2006 Hits: 814 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

Recognizing rudeness in the open source culture
By n a - One of the defining characteristics of open source culture is its distinctive notions of what does and does not constitute rudeness. While the conventions described below are not unique to free software development, nor even to software in general—they would be familiar to anyone working in mathematics, the hard sciences, or engineering disciplines—free software, with its porous boundaries and constant influx of newcomers, is an environment where these conventions are especially likely to be encountered by people unfamiliar with them. (Added: 20-Feb-2006 Hits: 431 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

Get Your Point Across without Being Rude
By Sarah Fenson - Is your communication style a little rough around the edges? Two communication experts suggest five techniques for saying what you mean without making enemies in the process. (Added: 20-Feb-2006 Hits: 634 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

Communication - 4 Powerful Secrets that Win People Over
By Peter Murphy - Having a conversation seems very natural to some people, but to others it is a struggle every time. There is no need to feel frustrated or upset every time you are faced with a situation where you must be involved with a conversation. (Added: 20-Feb-2006 Hits: 971 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

3 Easy Steps to Low Stress Communication
By Peter Murphy - Life is all about choices. And so is the way you communicate. You can fill your days with frustrating high stress communication or you can have days of low stress effective communication with your peers. (Added: 20-Feb-2006 Hits: 631 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)

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