Introduction
Learning the art of transparent communication
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Practice instructions for Role Play
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1. Recognizing Your Communication Style
Where you do land on the transparency continuum?
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What drives your communication patterns?
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What makes transparent communication challenging?
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2. Preparing for Transparent, Tactful Communication
Setting communication goals going into the interaction
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Prepare your partner for what's to come
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Develop a framing for the interaction
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3. Manage the Challenges of Transparent Communication
Recognize common disruptive communication patterns
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Recognize and responding to bait and switch
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Recognize and respond to a barrier dump
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Recognize and respond to defensiveness and reverse blame
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Strategies when someone avoids direct communication
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Build trust through clear communication
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4. Tips for Common Challenging Conversations
Give feeback following a set-back or failure
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Navigate conflict within a team
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Conclusion
Next steps and resources for exploration
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