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The tone used to begin a conversation should be respectful and collegial.
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| Anna, I'd like your help in resolving a problem that I see. I think that you are talking a great deal about your ideas and not really being heard by the group. | |
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| I agree and it does not feel very good. | |
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| The impact on me is that I feel frustrated with you. I know that I share a part in this problem. I was short with you in the last meeting. I apologize for saying 'Are you Finished'? | |
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| Wow! I had no idea that I was being such a bigmouth. This explains why my group members have been rolling their eyes when I talk. | |
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| I would like to get a commitment from you, Anna, to reduce your airtime in the committee. | |
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| Consider it done. I would also like it if we would all agree to speak up right away when something is bothering us, rather than being so indirect with eachother | |
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