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Self-assessment | How good are you at

Communicating?
http://ican.netsolpk.com/mindtools/pages/article/newCS_99.html

Review
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Importance of connecting
Being considerate about the audience
Conflict resolution process

Week 2 | Understanding conflicts


1. http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_81.htm
a. Understanding the Theory: Conflict Styles (TKI)
i. Competitive
ii. Collaborative
iii. Compromising
iv. Accommodating
v. Avoiding
b. Understanding the Theory: Interest Based Relational Approach (IBR)
i. good relationships are the first priority
ii. Keep people and problems separate
iii. Pay attention to the interests that are being presented
iv. Listen first; talk second
v. Set out the "Facts"
vi. Explore options together

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a.
Listen actively

Are you listening? How?

More tips on listening


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Stop talking
Consider the physical environment
Be present
Eliminate internal noise
Ask open questions
Use encouragers
Read the nonverbal cues
Dont interrupt

9. Suspend judgment
10. Be aware of your red flag words or ideas.
11. Use perception checking
12. Share your honest reactions

Gather Information
Ask questions (formulating your questions, qualities of a good
question, levels)

b.
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_81.htm

Forbes | Top 10 Worst mistakes in communication


http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennagoudreau/2012/11/16/the-10-worstcommunication-mistakes-for-your-career/

HBR |How to listen when communication styles dont


match
https://hbr.org/2013/10/how-to-listen-when-your-communication-styles-dont-match/
Notes: Specialized topic. Emotional hijacks (amygdala).

7Cs of Communication
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCS_85.htm

Cross cultural communication


Cross cultural communication
http://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/Cross-Cultural-communication.htm
7 Dimensions of culture
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/seven-dimensions.htm
Hofstedes model
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_66.htm
Avoiding cross cultural faux pas
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/cross-cultural-mistakes.htm

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