The art of focused conversation 100 ways to access group wisdom in the workplace
| Corporate Authors: | Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs. |
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| Other Authors: | Stanfield, Brian, 1931- |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Gabriola Island, B.C. :
New Society Publishers,
Ã2000.
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction: The origin of a method
- pt. I. Theory and practice. 1. Why conversations? And why the workplace?
- 2. The focused conversation method: an overview
- 3. The structure of the focused conversation
- 4. Leading a focused conversation: conversational hazards
- 5. Steps for preparing a conversation from scratch
- pt. II. The 100 conversations. A. Conversations for evaluating and reviewing
- B. Conversations for preparation and planning
- C. Conversations for coaching and mentoring
- D. Conversations for interpreting information
- E. Decision-making conversations
- F. Managing and supervising conversations
- G. Personal and celebrative conversations
- pt. III. Appendices.