CONVERSTAION

Readings and Resources

Textbook Readings

· Block, P. (2011). Flawless Consulting: A guide to getting your expertise used. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.

· Read pp. 51-120

· Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2002). Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.

· Read pp. 103-130

· Fisher, R., Ury, W., & Patton, B. (2011). Getting to yes: Negotiating agreement without giving in. New York, NY: Penguin Books.

· Read pp. 42-57

 

Week 3 - Discussion 2: Crucial Conversations Discussion 

INITIAL POST - Use the Following Headings in a single initial response as you address the following topics.   

 

Part 1: The Conversation

· Briefly, describe the conversation and your initial understanding of how it went.  (No citations needed)

 Part 2: Academic Analysis of the Discussion (Cite liberally in this section)

· How did your "stories" affect the conversation?

· What “role” did you play in the problem?

· Were you able to get back to the facts? If yes, how did it help the conversation? If no, why not?

 

Other Guidelines for Initial Discussion Board Posts (please note!):

· Include a Reference page at the end of the post

· The Crucial Conversations text is a required resource and is the only one that is absolutely required. Please feel free to include your other texts or relevant academic resources to enhance your post and encourage discussion.

· Cite the experts frequently in every section unless otherwise noted.

· Remember, this is an academic discussion; please ensure you are pulling in the Crucial Conversations text at every turn to support all assertions.  Part I does not require citations, however Part II needs robust citations to support your understanding of the text.  

· Part I can be any length.  Part II must contain at least 200 words in length of substance. 

· Use APA citation and reference format to properly credit your supporting material.

· IMPORTANT: This is a “define and describe” assignment which means define all relevant terms and issues and then describe them in terms of your conversation.  Even if the element was not used in your conversation, it should still be defined from the perspective of the text (and cited).  

PEER RESPONSES: 

Our weekly discussion boards are meant to stimulate conversation, respectful debate, and advancement of ideas and concepts.  To ensure we are able to communicate in a meaningful way, even asynchronously, I encourage you to evaluate your replies on these three ideas:

· Agree and add to the conversation,

· Disagree respectfully and explain why/how your view is different,

· Ask a question that can’t be answered with an internet search.

Ultimately, make sure your contribution moves the conversation forward.