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Do you want to know how to have difficult conversations at work? Are there issues you need to address, but you’re not sure how? Having difficult conversations at work can feel daunting. But having those conversations is important. It will improve your management skills and the organization. Keep reading for examples of difficult conversations at work, and how to resolve them.
What are the four methods of decision making? How do you know what decision-making technique to use, and when? The four methods of decision making outlined in Crucial Conversations can help you choose a decision-making technique based on the situation. You’ll also learn how to choose the right decision-making tools and how to apply them.
What’s the best way to maintain your calendar, and how can the GTD calendar system help? A GTD calendar is a little different than your standard organizational calendar—for good reason. The GTD calendar also involves other tools and tricks to stay organized.
What are the Bill James Baseball Abstracts? How did the Bill James Baseball Abstracts change how teams looked at data? The Bill James Baseball Abstracts came from Bill James’s writings on baseball and data. James eventually published an annual baseball abstract to highlight the gaps in traditional baseball data, a publication sought after by proponents of Sabermetrics.
Who was Jason Giambi on the Athletics? What did it mean when Jason Giambi left the Oakland a’s? Jasson Giambi, Athletics star player and power-hitter, was one of the big talents on the Oakland Athletics. The loss of Jason Giambi from the A’s is what causes Billy Beane to think outside the box and consider groundbreaking new options, like Sabermetrics. Jason Giambi’s Athletics career is over. But the A’s are just getting started.
What are the Crucial Conversations 7 principles? What can the 7 principles teach you about communication? The Crucial Conversations 7 principles are a series of tools that can help guide you through difficult conversations. The Crucial Conversations 7 principles make an easy-to-follow list that you can apply to your own communication skills.
What is the Moneyball strategy? How did the Moneyball strategy change baseball? The Moneyball strategy is based on the idea that baseball can be narrowed down to data that supports profit. The Moneyball strategy, as detailed in the book Moneyball, argues that baseball is a business and teams can be successful with good investments.
Who was baseball commissioner Bud Selig? What was his role in Moneyball? Baseball commissioner Bud Selig attempted to hold meetings about the cash disparity between teams, known as The Selig Commission. Billy Beane speaks on behalf of the strapped Oakland A’s, but he already has another plan in the works: Sabermetrics.
What does it mean to have a healthy dialogue? Do you have to keep the dialogue open to have successful communication? In order to have a healthy dialogue, you have to recognize the need for a crucial conversation, and how to make it happen. A healthy dialogue makes it all possible.
What are contrasting statements? Why do you need them to have healthy communication skills? Contrasting statements are a technique used in crucial conversations to help deal with misunderstandings. When used correctly, contrasting statements can help you repair trust and get back on track.