Product Description

Collaborative Conversations
By Arabella Tresilian, School of Dialogue

Are you looking for practical ways to navigate challenging conversations with confidence and clarity? Collaborative Conversations is a concise, 3.5-page guide designed to help you engage in successful, future-focused, and solution-oriented dialogue.

This PDF is packed with sentence starters and key phrases that promote constructive conversations, grounded in proven communication techniques. Whether you’re a leader, mediator, or simply aiming to improve your interpersonal skills, these tools will help you foster more productive and empathetic exchanges.

Inside, you’ll find practical tips for:

• Open Questions: Discover how to explore before explaining or fixing, encouraging deeper understanding and active listening.
• Gradients of Agreement: Adapted from Kaner (2014), this section helps you navigate decision-making with clarity and collaboration.
• The Power of a Positive No: Based on William Ury’s framework, learn to say “no” without shutting down possibilities, fostering respect and openness.
• The Reactive ‘No’ Brain vs. The Receptive ‘Yes’ Brain: Insights from Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson on shifting from reactivity to receptivity in dialogue.
• Expressing Needs Effectively: Grounded in Nonviolent Communication (NVC), find the right words to express your needs with empathy and clarity.
• Dialogue Door Openers: Phrases that create an inviting space for meaningful discussions.
• Pre-Dialogue Planning for Difficult Conversations: Get a step ahead with structured preparation tips and a linked template for planning crucial conversations.

Bonus:

• Recommended Resources for Collaborative Conversations: A curated list of books, articles, and further reading to continue your journey toward better communication.

Equip yourself with the tools to turn tough conversations into opportunities for growth, collaboration, and lasting solutions.

I hope you will be delighted with your purchase. Please note that refunds or returns are not available for downloadable products due to the nature of the item.  https://arabellatresilian.com/refund_returns/