Tuesday, July 30, 2013

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE: REACH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING



SHORT NOTES FROM:
DEALING WITH PEOLE YOU CAN’T STAND
HOW TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN PEOPLE AT THEIR WORST
DR. RICK BRINKMAN AND DR. RICK KIRSCHNER
MCGRAW-HILL, INC
(226 PAGES)

PART 2
SURVIVING THROUGH SKILLFUL COMMUNICATION
 
REACH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING
            All behavior, including negative behavior, originates from a positive intent.  A powerful key to bring out the best in people at their worst is to give them the benefit of the doubt.  Find out what positive intent might be behind a person’s actions or communication.

            Criteria are the filters on our point of view.  They are the standards by which we measure ideas and experiences to determine the good or bad.  Whenever a discussion starts to degenerate into conflict, try to ascertain the reasons why people are for or against something’s.  Look for idea or solution that can blend the criteria together.  It’s another way of turning conflict into cooperation.

When Discussions Degenerate Into Conflict
The Goal Is To Reach A Deeper Understanding

The Action Plan is to:
  • Identify positive intent
  • Identify highly valued criteria

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