Articles for tag: Communication Styles

How to Find a Small Business Coach

Operating a small business takes experience and skill. Having coaches and mentors on board to support owners and managers will help the business succeed. This is a chance to get advice from people who have hands-on experience opening and managing successful groups. When looking for support, small business owners should look for mentors who have ...

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Gender Differences in Communication Styles

Imagine a game in which the ultimate goal is to pop out as many healthy babies as possible. The winners of this game pass on their own genes, replicas of themselves so that eternal life is achieved. We are the the winners of this gene game, presumably the best suited to thrive in our land. ...

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How to Create and Manage Diversity in the Workplace

In the 1960’s, when one thought of an American worker, the image that came to mind was a white male in their mid 40’s in either a professional or blue collar position. The majority of employees within an organization had similar backgrounds, life styles and beliefs. Managing a homogeneous workforce was not difficult, what motivated ...

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Diplomatic Tactics for Effective Conflict Resolution

Difficult customers, clients, or uncomfortable situations with the boss can leave you searching for answers and looking for new ways to resolve the situation. The art of diplomacy is a skill that requires a sincere approach to creating relationships, combined with enough tact and resolve to find a viable solution for conflict. It is a ...

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Conflict Resolution in Learning Teams

Conflict Resolution in Learning Teams Wherever there is more than one person, there is an opportunity for conflict. Personalities sometimes collide. Conflict is common in groups that are composed of people that do not have the same backgrounds, goals, or even communication styles. “The use of teams represents an important change in the way we ...

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Interpersonal Communication: Styles of Conflict

All relationships have conflict. It is the norm. Admittedly, many of us do wish to live a conflict-free existence, but this sort of thinking is unrealistic. It often leads to disappointment and frustration. In fact, one could surely admit a relationship without conflict would be quite boring and meaningless. It is from the management of ...