Communication:
To communicate effectively is human, to communicate effectively during a
conflict is devine. It is truly a difficult task to juggle emotions and
communicate well while trying to manage or resolve a conflict. The articles
in this section offer you techniques and tips to maintain your composure
and excellent communication skills in the heat of a debate. We can show
you how to maintain your composure, and how to not let yourself get taken
in by the 'debate bait' offered up during conflict resolution sessions.
Improve communication between people, whether at work, at home, or in other relationships by learning from these tips, hints and interpersonal communication ideas.
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.
By Brenda Townsend Hall
- Communication is the lifeblood of successful organizations, whether it's with customers, employees, from manager to manager, or up and down the organization hierarchy. Poor communication effects the bottom line AND employee satisfaction, and poor communication creates additional unnecessary conflict. Learn how to look at your organizational conflict using a communications audit.
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By Rachel Baldino
- Excellent suggestions about how you can move away from over-dramatizing conflict and arguments in your relationships, and move to a more constructive arguing style with your spouse, children and family.
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By John Ford
- Most conflict resolution practitioners have had their fair share of communication skills training. Communication after all is at the heart of conflict prevention and resolution. For the most part, communication skills training focuses on active listening skills and the delivery of "I" rather than "You" statements. What is 'powerful non-defensive communication, and what does it have to say that hasn't been said already?
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By Robert Bacal
- Verbal abuse -- most of us know the obvious "in your face" kinds of verbal abuse like yelling, sweating or outright insults. There's another kind of verbal abuse; the kind that's less obvious, and occurs on almost a daily basis. SUBTLE VERBAL ABUSE is abuse that is under the surface, and it's no less damaging to you and your relationships than the more obvious types.
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By Robert Bacal
- In this article we are going to be looking at ways you can communicate in a more positive way that is more likely to elicit cooperation rather than argument or confrontation
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By Robert Bacal
- When dealing with verbal abuse or hostility from clients, it is important to be able to avoid responding to the "bait" that is placed before you. Not only is that important, but it is also important to know exactly what you can say, when you are subject to attacks.
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