Building Bridges: Win-Win Communication

How you communicate determines whether you get stuck in a conflict or move through it to a positive outcome. This “how to” workshop provides an approach and specific communication tools that lead to positive results.

Differences, or conflicts, are a natural part of every relationship – whether with your clients/customers, your co-workers, your friends, or your family. How you communicate determines whether you get stuck in conflict or move through it to a positive outcome. This workshop is a “how to” course, designed to introduce and put into practice ideas and tools which lead to win-win resolutions.

TOPICS TO BE EXPLORED INCLUDE:

  • What makes a conversation “difficult”?
    • the challenges of disagreement
    • four responses to challenges
      • passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive and assertive
    • introduction to win-win problem solving
  • Win-Win Communication
    • communication and self-esteem
      • the connect & empower “two-step”
    • Listening so people will talk: Active Listening (a.k.a. showing you “get it”)
      • paraphrasing and reframing
    • Talking so people will listen:
      • “I” & “we” Statements

Very important information.  I appreciate Keiron’s ability to have the participants feel heard — he’s a very compassionate speaker and very inspiring of the same qualities.

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