Designed Thinking Seminars

 Power to Influence Minds

 Phone: 866-718-9995

Last update: 1/31/07

To communicate means to share, give information, or exchange messages. 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, and intentions, communication becomes far more complex than Webster’s definition.

Those who understand and utilize the principles of communication will always have the advantage. Those who are baffled by its complexity may find it a burden, feel misunderstood or confused, or lack trust.

Some of the challenges in communication are:

• Poor listening skills
• Not realizing people have different speaking styles
• Not having defined the purpose for the communication
• Misaligned personal or corporate goals
• No common ground to begin the communication
• Resistance
• Wanting to be right instead of seeking resolution
• Not realizing the importance of the communication to others

Communication is a multitiered process. You must possess a resourceful frame of mind, have an elevated awareness level, utilize influential language, and understand nonverbal communication. Combining these allows for insight, stability, skill and congruency. Unless you isolate yourself, there is no way to avoid this dance we engage in each day.

Our complete communication workshop covers the following:

• Nonverbal Communication
• How we each filter our world differently
• Reading through the multiple levels of language
• The boundaries in language and how to open them up
• How words are misinterpreted
• Listening skills
• How to align yourself with your co-workers’ goals
• The mindset of a great communicator
• The attitude of success
• Incongruent communication with one’s self
• How to break the cycle of ineffective communication
• How to deal with difficult people

All Designed Thinking workshops are designed to be as entertaining as they are informative, because we realize you have to enjoy the process in order to get the most out of it.  We also consult with businesses that are seeking to gain quick resolutions to their communications challenges, where a different viewpoint is needed in order to cut through misunderstandings and find a workable solution. If you’re ready to get your team on track, call us at 866-718-9995. All inquiries are confidential

Designed Thinking Seminars

 Encino CA 91316

 866-718-9995