by Peter Nixon (Author)
The book that bridges the chasm between communication and understanding in negotiations
For
years Peter Nixon worked with people from all walks of life, teaching
them the art of negotiation. But it soon became apparent that the issue
was not negotiation itself, but dialogue between parties. We have become
experts at sending information―via email, text message, Internet, TV,
and other forms of media, communicating, but not engaging, in an active
dialogue defined by collaborative thinking.
In Dialogue Gap,
Nixon explores this growing disconnect and its significance in an
increasingly globalized world where the ability to engage with others―in
order to address issues like climate change, cultural differences,
etc.―has become essential.
- Helps the reader differentiate communication and dialogue
- Explores
the make-up and causes of the "Dialogue Gap" and what constitutes
"good" dialogue (the right people talking about the right issues in the
right way at the right time and in the right place)
- Identifies
the most common reasons people don't dialogue effectively and provides
helpful tips on how to engage in more effective, productive dialogues
Effective
dialogue is essential for general success, ensuring that all key
stakeholders―in business, politics, or elsewhere―get what they want in
the most efficient and productive way possible. Looking at successful
and failed dialogues the author has experienced first-hand in Asia,
Europe, North America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East in both the
public and private sector from across industries, Dialogue Gap provides essential information for making the most of your interactions with others.
