A Win/Win answer is a healthy and respectful resolution to friction between two parties. Finding a solution that endeavors to find a result in a way that respects the wants and needs of both sides. It is also a clarification of how problems are handled in the future
Miscommunication
Miscommunication:Mistake Prevention Part 2
We know what we want to say. But a common mistake that causes miscommunications is that we don’t use enough specific words, so the other person can understand exactly what we are saying. Yet, we normally assume they do.
Miscommunication: Mistake Prevention Part 1
We know what we want to say. But a common mistake that causes miscommunications is that we don’t use enough specific words so the other person can understand exactly what we are saying. Yet, we normally assume they do. Six very common mistakes:
Conflict Resolution: Tangible Tips Part 2
Interpersonal conflict happens all the time. We are all unique beings with our individualized beliefs, opinions, perspectives and personality traits. So in a relationship, there are bound to be some clashes, disputes or disagreements as people bump up against their divergent attitudes. Anyone can have a disagreement. It is how...
Conflict Resolution: Tangible Tips Part 1
Interpersonal conflict happens all the time. We are all unique beings with our individualized beliefs, opinions, perspectives and personality traits. So in a relationship, there are bound to be some clashes, disputes or disagreements as people bump up against their divergent attitudes.
Effective Communication: A Key Life Skill Part 3
As we learned in part one, effective communication starts out with knowing and understanding yourself. I wrote about interpersonal communication barriers. We will continue to learn how to break communication roadblocks.
Effective Communication: A Key Life Skill Part 2
As we learned in part one, effective communication starts out with knowing and understanding yourself. I wrote about interpersonal communication barriers. We will continue to learn how to be an engaged listener and break communication road blocks.
Effective Communication: A Key Life Skill Part 1
Effective communication starts out with knowing and understanding yourself. When you are aware of where you are coming from, you can articulate in a very clear fashion what you want to say. It sounds so simple just to say what you mean. But we often make lots of assumptions...
3 Examples of Miscommunication Mistakes and Ways to Improve
Scenario #1: Husband calls home to tell wife about a stop after work: Husband calls wife to let her know that he is stopping by a friend’s house after work. Husband: “Hi Hon, I am going to stop by Jay’s house on the way home from work tonight but...
Powerful and Valuable Tip for Great Communication
One of the key ingredients to having a Healthy Relationship with someone is developing Good Communications skills. Here are some basic tips to good Communication.