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Why Didn't You Say That in the First Place?
How to Be Understood at Work
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Ever get the feeling that your coworkers don't understand you? Misunderstanding through poor communication is rampant in the workplace, yet most workers just shrug their shoulders and accept misunderstanding as a fact of life.
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Ever get the feeling that your coworkers don't understand you?
Misunderstanding through poor communication is rampant in the workplace, yet most workers just shrug their shoulders and accept misunderstanding as a fact of life. In Why Didn't You Say That in the First Place?, the author offers a path to clear communication by demonstrating how we can always reach full mutual understanding with others by using the power of plain talk in a systematic way.
You'll discover:
- Why nobody understands you
- Why misunderstanding is normal
- The power of strategic talk
- Communicating when understanding is critical
The book is full of anecdotes, illustrations, sample conversations, and checklists to show readers how misunderstandings can be prevented in everyday settings.
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Why Didn't You Say That in the First Place? by Richard Heyman is praised for its clarity and practicality in improving communication. Reviewers highlight its effectiveness in reducing misunderstandings both professionally and personally, with engaging writing that makes complex concepts accessible. The book is noted as essential for enhancing understanding and achieving clear communication across various organisational levels.
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ISBN: 9780787903442
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 April 1997
Country: United States
Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 161.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 302g
Pages: 208
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About the Author
RICHARD HEYMAN is a specialist in the use of language in everyday life, a professor at the University of Calgary, and president of Richard Heyman Associates, a business communications consulting company. He lives in Calgary, Canada.
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