
The Art of Focused Conversation, Second Edition
More Than 100 Ways to Access Group Wisdom in Your Organization
- 320 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface: Attributions and Gratitude
- Introduction: Origins of the Method
- Part 1: Theory and Practice
- Part 2: Sample Conversations
- Appendices
- Bibliography
- Index
- About ICA
- About the Authors
- About New Society Publishers