Presentation: Effective Communication - Get Buy-in Faster by Asking Better Questions
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Abstract
Research reveals that one of the most valuable (but least known) skills you need to communicate well and influence is question agility: how to use the right question at the right moment. In this interactive talk, you'll deepen your communication skills so that you can more quickly resolve problems, earn influence, and motivate people.
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