One of the key barriers to collaborative relationships is defensive behavior. While our defenses are natural and a part our lives, they often keep people closed to new ideas, creativity and team... read more →
Ethan Schutz, organizational development trainer and provider of The Human Element, lists the different ways we alter our language, in order to be polite or respectful when speaking to others, and... read more →
All organizations have their share of jerks. What can be difficult to accept is that we've all been that jerk at one time or another. Even more difficult to comprehend is that... read more →
If innovation is essential in your line of work, you have to be able to overcome obstacles that can hinder your creativity. FIRO and The Human Element creator Will Schutz examines those... read more →
International consultant Gary Copeland follows up on his previous article and examines various levels at which receivers listen to a sender's message. Consciousness, Courage and Communications – Part 2: Listening [pdf, English]
Sometimes problems arise because of different communication styles at work, and they can be overwhelming, once you factor in the differences in cultures, age groups, gender, even regions within the same... read more →