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Difficult Conversations May 18, 2010

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Difficult Conversations May 18, 2010. Difficult Conversations May 18, 2010. How might we respond?? Let’s explore some options…. Difficult Conversations May 18, 2010. Come at them with both barrels!. Difficult Conversations May 18, 2010. PANIC!. Difficult Conversations May 18, 2010. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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How might we respond?? Lets explore some options

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Come at them with both barrels!

Difficult ConversationsMay 18, 2010

PANIC!

Difficult ConversationsMay 18, 2010

Vote them off of the island!

Difficult ConversationsMay 18, 2010What is it we fear? A difficult conversation is only the big deal you make it to be and you allow it to be. Donna Flag, Surviving Dreaded Conversation

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What makes a conversation difficult?Differing opinionsStakes are highEmotions are strong

From Crucial Conversations, Tools for Talking When Stakes are High

Difficult ConversationsMay 18, 2010

Everyone wants to be listened to, understood, and taken seriously.

Difficult ConversationsMay 18, 2010

Insight #1:

Its the right thing to do

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Insight #2:

Put the bad news up front10Difficult ConversationsMay 18, 2010

Insight #3:Get all of the data on the tablecreate a pool of shared meaning

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BUTDifficult ConversationsMay 18, 2010

Insight #4:

Ban the BUT!12Difficult ConversationsMay 18, 2010

SPEAKMy example isThe evidence showsTherefore, I thinkTHINKWhat do I think?Why do I think that?What is the evidence?

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Insight #5:Ask yourself: why would a reasonable, rational decent human being act like this?

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To address the issue or notthat is the question!

Dont address and accept the current situationAddress the situation and create a more positive future

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A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more.Rosabeth Moss Kanter

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Crucial Conversations

Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler

ResourcesMay 18, 2010

Difficult Conversations

Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen, and Roger Fishe

ResourcesMay 18, 2010

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Dale Carnegie

Difficult ConversationsMay 18, 2010

Face the thing that seems overwhelming and you will be surprised how your fear will melt away.Dale Carnegie

Deb JonesWestern District [email protected]