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Talk Lean

Shorter Meetings. Quicker Results. Better Relations.
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Talk Lean by Alan Palmer is a guide that explains how to communicate effectively in business without unnecessary complications. It provides techniques to achieve concise and clear communication that maintains respect and efficiency. The book offers strategies for making conversations direct yet constructive, aimed at improving leadership and negotiation skills.
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You might enjoy this insightful guide if youโ€™re looking to enhance your communication skills in business by mastering the art of being direct and succinct. It offers practical strategies to help you convey messages clearly and confidently, focusing on fostering effective interactions while maintaining positive relationships in professional settings.

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The businessperson's guide to saying what needs to be said and asking questions that need to be asked In the business world, the first step to great results is good communication.

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The businessperson's guide to saying what needs to be said and asking questions that need to be asked

In the business world, the first step to great results is good communication. Talk Lean uses original research and a fresh approach to teach businesspeople how to say difficult things and ask difficult questions in a way that is positive, effective, and comfortable for everyone involved. You'll learn how to begin meetings and conversations in a way that is succinct, empathetic, and effective, while putting people in a positive and receptive frame of mind. You'll learn how to listen and respond during meetings to maximise both productivity and empathy and how to close meetings in positive ways that lead to great results.

  • Offers proven techniques for improving communication and making an impact professionally
  • Written by Alan Palmer, head of Interactifs UK, which offers communication coaching to major corporate clients
  • Ideal for executives, team leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone whose success depends on great communication

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Talk Lean by Alan Palmer is highly praised for offering practical advice in communication, delivering a concise and precise tone. Reviewers suggest that adopting its practices can enhance meeting productivity and recommend it as a valuable resource for negotiators, managers, and employees. It is seen as a must-read for salespeople and is expected to remain a definitive guide on effective communication for years.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857084972

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 November 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Capstone Publishing Ltd

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Alan Palmer was educated at Oxford and INSEAD and has spent most of his career working for advertising agencies and management consultancies in London and Paris. He is a senior figure at Interactifs, who provide coaching and training to a variety of major clients from financial services to the car industry, from business schools to manufacturing companies. The company is based in France but operates in some 20 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America. Alan runs the UK operation of the business, which incorporates English-speaking divisions of Interactifs France's clients as well as customers unique to the UK.

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