Workstorming
Why Conversations at Work Go Wrong, and How to Fix Them
By Rob Kendall | Publisher: Red Wheel Weiser
About the book
Whatever your job you need to communicate with others, as even when your intentions are sound, the impact of a bad conversation can be highly destructive. If people in your work community form a negative opinion of you, they stop properly listening. Rob explains how and why your career success can depend so much on good communication at work. Each chapter is short and self-contained, focusing on a specific topic with clear steps for action and a key lesson. As in Blamestorming, there is a cast of characters placed in a variety of situations in which they experience conversations go wrong. Using five simple 'warning signs' to watch out for Rob explains how the characters could change the way they speak and listen in order to achieve a positive outcome.
Editions of Workstorming
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781780289175
- EBook
- ISBN 9781780289182
Read an Excerpt
Whatever your job you need to communicate with others, as even when your intentions are sound, the impact of a bad conversation can be highly destructive. If people in your work community form a negative opinion of you, they stop properly listening. Rob explains how and why your career success can depend so much on good communication at work. Each chapter is short and self-contained, focusing on a specific topic with clear steps for action and a key lesson. As in Blamestorming, there is a cast of characters placed in a variety of situations in which they experience conversations go wrong. Using five simple 'warning signs' to watch out for Rob explains how the characters could change the way they speak and listen in order to achieve a positive outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Workstorming about?
Whatever your job you need to communicate with others, as even when your intentions are sound, the impact of a bad conversation can be highly destructive. If people in your work community form a negative opinion of you, they stop properly listening. Rob explains how and why your career success can depend so much on good communication at work. Each chapter is short and self-contained, focusing on a specific topic with clear steps for action and a key lesson. As in Blamestorming, there is a cast of characters placed in a variety of situations in which they experience conversations go wrong. Using five simple 'warning signs' to watch out for Rob explains how the characters could change the way they speak and listen in order to achieve a positive outcome.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Workstorming?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Business and Management > Business communication, etiquette and presentation
Where can I read a sample of Workstorming?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781780289175
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Workstorming?
Rob Kendall
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Workstorming is available as paperback(ISBN 9781780289175) and ebook(ISBN 9781780289182)
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