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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

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Unlearning Silence by Elaine Lin Hering It’s a concept Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering , an expert in negotiation, influence and conflict management skills, explores in her upcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully.

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Top 9 Communication Tips for Executive and Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

Ask yourself if your goal is to communicate or to win. When we have conflicting views or opinions, usually our goal is “someone has to win and someone has to lose. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. This can save you rework, errors or moving in the wrong direction on a task or assignment.

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How to Respond to Workplace Conflict

Office Dynamics

Here are 14 strategies taken from my flagship administrative training program, The Star Achievement Series®. How can I help you accomplish your goals?”. Use assertive communication techniques. There are times when you should not negotiate but instead, you must walk away. Solicit Ideas from Each Other. Define the Problem.

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How to Build Consensus in Place of Conflict

Office Dynamics

How can I help you accomplish your goals?”. #3 Use assertive communication techniques. There are times when you should not negotiate but instead must walk away. . #2 Solicit Ideas from Each Other. Ask the other person questions like, “What do you think the problem is?” “How How do you see us working better together?” “How

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Top Communication Tips for Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

Ask yourself if your goal is to communicate or to win. When we have conflicting views or opinions, usually our goal is “someone has to win and someone has to lose. Use assertive communication skills to manage these situations. This can save you rework, errors or moving in the wrong direction on a task or assignment.

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How To Live A Scriptless Life

Brilliantly Better

If the brain was trained to give a pre-established answer, it will most likely give it, of course, but fact is there is some reaction time. During that time the brain searches for the best reaction to that stimulus. And that’s a good news. At this point of our example, the “engagement” point, something interesting happens.

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