How to Get Past Conversational Smoke and Mirrors

Team Dynamics
May 14, 2013
Susan Mazza
CEO, Clarus Works
Topics
Communication, Communication SkillsHave you ever been frustrated by a conversation (or a series of them!) that seems to go nowhere no matter how hard you try?
Progress can be illusive at best when two or more people are in a conversation in which they are not committed to the same outcome. Yet even when you are seemingly on the same page about the purpose of a conversation, it can still be difficult when you encounter someone who is like a magician making clarity, focus, and progress evaporate in an instant.
The key to productivity lies in how well you prepare for the next conversation. In this post, discover 3 things you must do to prepare for a productive and satisfying conversation.