Main Title |
The art of focused conversation : 100 ways to access group wisdom in the workplace / |
Other Authors |
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Publisher |
New Society Publishers, |
Year Published |
2000 |
OCLC Number |
43281094 |
ISBN |
0865714169 :; 9780865714168 |
Subjects |
Communication in management ;
Conversation
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ESAM |
HD30.3.A77 2000 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
12/15/2008 |
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Collation |
222 p. ; 23 cm. |
Notes |
Copublished by: Canadian Institute for Cultural Affairs. Includes index. "A Top Method of the Institute of Cultural Affairs"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references: p. 207-210. |
Contents Notes |
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. |