Designed Thinking Interactive Education  

Power to Influence Minds

 Phone 866-718-9995

Changing How We Relate to Each Other in the Face of Business

THE ART OF LISTENING - THE ART OF BEING OPEN TO CHANGE

To communicate means to share, give information, or exchange ideas. Webster’s Dictionary makes communication sound so simple and in theory, it should be. Yet when we add attitudes, language, personality types, cultural diversity, emotions, perspectives, upbringing, intentions, and the way our neurology filters and processes these ideas, communication often becomes more complex than Webster’s definition.

Those understanding and utilizing the principles of communication always have an advantage. Those baffled by its complexity may find simple conversations a burden. They feel misunderstood, confused, betrayed or lack trust.

Communication challenges include:

• Poor listening skills
• Different speaking styles
• Lack of purpose
• Misaligned outcomes or priorities
• Unable to find commonality or bridge gaps
• Resistance to ideas
• Emotional upset
• Dismissing the importance of small talk

Communication is a multitiered process. There is no right way to do it, but it’s helpful to be in the right frame of mind, to have elevated awareness levels, to use influential language, and understand nonverbal communication. Effective communications not only build trust, but project insight, stability, and congruency.

Our complete communication workshop covers:

• Nonverbal Communication
• Recognizing the different ways people filter their reality
• Identifying the multiple levels of communications
• How to clarify vague communications
• Listening skills
• Aligning your ideas with others
• How to find the most effective mindset to communicate
• The attitude of success
• Eliminating self defeating communication
• How to deal with difficult people

All Designed Thinking workshops are designed to be as entertaining as they are informative, because everyone learns more when they are enjoying themselves. We also consult with businesses seeking to gain quick resolutions to communications challenges. Quite often the quickest way to find resolution is to get an outside perspective. Whatever your needs, when you’re ready to get the team on track, call our toll free number 866-718-9995. All inquiries are confidential

Last Update: July 18, 2011

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