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Talk Lean - Shorter Meetings. Quicker Results. Better Relations.

Talk Lean - Shorter Meetings. Quicker Results. Better Relations.

by Alan Palmer (Author)

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Synopsis

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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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 208
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Capstone
Published: 15 Nov 2013
ISBN 10: 0857084976
ISBN 13: 9780857084972

Media Reviews
There is plenty of practical advice here and, as you d expect in a book on this subject, the tone is concise and precise Widespread adoption of these practices would, in theory, mean an end to those long, unproductive meetings. Reason enough to recommend it. (Economia, December 2013) Talk Lean deserves to be the definitive text of its kind for years to come. (Elite Business, December 2013) This straightforward book helps you meet a middle ground in communicating frankly, courteously and effectively. (Talk Business, January 2014) For sales people in particular, meetings are an important part of working life. To get the most out of them, welcome to Talk Lean (Sales Initiative, March 2014) Talk Lean should be mandatory for any negotiator, manager, employee... Everyone (Valeurs et Management, April 2014)
Author Bio

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.