The Art of Focused Conversation, Second Edition
eBook - ePub

The Art of Focused Conversation, Second Edition

More Than 100 Ways to Access Group Wisdom in Your Organization

  1. 320 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Art of Focused Conversation, Second Edition

More Than 100 Ways to Access Group Wisdom in Your Organization

About this book

Master conversation techniques that unlock group wisdom and drive better organizational decisions. Over 100 proven methods for facilitating productive discussions, resolving conflicts, and accessing collective intelligence in workplace teams, community groups, and family meetings.

Why Most Group Conversations Fail:

Without structure, group discussions drift, dominant voices take over, and valuable insights remain unshared. These facilitation methods ensure every voice is heard while keeping conversations focused and productive.

What You'll Master:

  • Structured conversation frameworks that guide groups to clear outcomes
  • Question sequences that draw out insights from quiet participants
  • Conflict navigation techniques that transform disagreement into creativity
  • Decision-making processes that build consensus while maintaining momentum
  • Virtual meeting adaptation for remote and hybrid team environments

Professional Impact:

Leaders using these methods report 50% more productive meetings, higher team engagement, and faster problem-solving with better buy-in from all participants.

Transform meetings from time-wasters to breakthrough sessions. Essential for managers, facilitators, and anyone who leads group conversations professionally.

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Yes, you can access The Art of Focused Conversation, Second Edition by R. Brian Stanfield, Jo Nelson, R. Brian Stanfield,Jo Nelson in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Law & Decision Making. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Edition
2
Topic
Law
Index
Law

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Preface: Attributions and Gratitude
  6. Introduction: Origins of the Method
  7. Part 1: Theory and Practice
  8. Part 2: Sample Conversations
  9. Appendices
  10. Bibliography
  11. Index
  12. About ICA
  13. About the Authors
  14. About New Society Publishers