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COMMUNICATINGCOMMUNICATING
WITHWITH
TACT & FINESSETACT & FINESSETACT & FINESSETACT & FINESSE
Stacey Evans
Edfinancial Services
• I never said you stole the money.
• I never said you stole the money.
• I never said you stole the money.
• I never said you stole the money• I never said you stole the money.
• I never said you stole the money.
• I never said you stole the money.
• I never said you stole the money.
Diplomacy & Tact
• Diplomacy
– Dealing with all • TactDealing with all
types of
individuals
• Tact
– Delicate
perception of the
right thing to say
or do without
offending
2
The 3 A’s to Effective Communication
• Attitude
• AwarenessAwareness
• Attentiveness
What are the effects of
good and poor
communication?
AND
What are barriers to effective
communication?
HURDLES
• Confrontation
• Controlling emotions
• Receiving criticismg
• Attitudes
3
Natural vs. Appropriate
• Reacting emotionally
when information is
received
D f di h
• Establishing the facts
• Using collaborative
problem solving
• Defending when
under threat
• Gossip
• Totally open
communication
Communication Factors
• Words we use
• Emphasis or tone
• Form of communication
• Body languageBody language
• History
• Environment or surroundings
– Distractions
– Attitude
The Power of ConnectionThe Power of Connection
4
The 3 Things EVERY Person Needs
• Acknowledgement
• Affirmation• Affirmation
• Respect
Listening Skills
• Be present
– body language, eye contact,
non-distracting environment
B ild t• Build rapport
• Seeking to understand
– Listen for the rest of the story
The only way to change behavior
is through awareness andis through awareness and
connection.
5
1. Keep the conversation focused
2. Keep an open mind
– Don’t assume anything
3 Ab b d fl t
Guidelines
3. Absorb or deflect anger
– Emotional Intelligence
4. Wrap up the conversation
Win-Win Situations
• Define the problem
• Brainstorm possible solutions
• Work for win win solutions• Work for win-win solutions
• Implement the plan
Handling the Most Difficult
PWA
vsvs.
PMA
6
Finesse
• Allow the other person to talk
• Ask questions for clarification
• Utilize teachable momentsUtilize teachable moments
TIPS
• Make sure your information is
accurate
• Admit what you DON’T know
• Thank people for their helpThank people for their help
• Help find solutions TOGETHER
• Assume you know nothing
• Begin and end with positive
comments
In Summary
• Use the 3 A’s for effective
communication
– Attitude, Awareness, Attentiveness
• Provide the 3 things everyone needsProvide the 3 things everyone needs
– Acknowledgment, Affirmation, Respect
• Build rapport and connection
•• Take it all in before you talk it outTake it all in before you talk it out

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Diplomacy and tact 2

  • 1. 1 COMMUNICATINGCOMMUNICATING WITHWITH TACT & FINESSETACT & FINESSETACT & FINESSETACT & FINESSE Stacey Evans Edfinancial Services • I never said you stole the money. • I never said you stole the money. • I never said you stole the money. • I never said you stole the money• I never said you stole the money. • I never said you stole the money. • I never said you stole the money. • I never said you stole the money. Diplomacy & Tact • Diplomacy – Dealing with all • TactDealing with all types of individuals • Tact – Delicate perception of the right thing to say or do without offending
  • 2. 2 The 3 A’s to Effective Communication • Attitude • AwarenessAwareness • Attentiveness What are the effects of good and poor communication? AND What are barriers to effective communication? HURDLES • Confrontation • Controlling emotions • Receiving criticismg • Attitudes
  • 3. 3 Natural vs. Appropriate • Reacting emotionally when information is received D f di h • Establishing the facts • Using collaborative problem solving • Defending when under threat • Gossip • Totally open communication Communication Factors • Words we use • Emphasis or tone • Form of communication • Body languageBody language • History • Environment or surroundings – Distractions – Attitude The Power of ConnectionThe Power of Connection
  • 4. 4 The 3 Things EVERY Person Needs • Acknowledgement • Affirmation• Affirmation • Respect Listening Skills • Be present – body language, eye contact, non-distracting environment B ild t• Build rapport • Seeking to understand – Listen for the rest of the story The only way to change behavior is through awareness andis through awareness and connection.
  • 5. 5 1. Keep the conversation focused 2. Keep an open mind – Don’t assume anything 3 Ab b d fl t Guidelines 3. Absorb or deflect anger – Emotional Intelligence 4. Wrap up the conversation Win-Win Situations • Define the problem • Brainstorm possible solutions • Work for win win solutions• Work for win-win solutions • Implement the plan Handling the Most Difficult PWA vsvs. PMA
  • 6. 6 Finesse • Allow the other person to talk • Ask questions for clarification • Utilize teachable momentsUtilize teachable moments TIPS • Make sure your information is accurate • Admit what you DON’T know • Thank people for their helpThank people for their help • Help find solutions TOGETHER • Assume you know nothing • Begin and end with positive comments In Summary • Use the 3 A’s for effective communication – Attitude, Awareness, Attentiveness • Provide the 3 things everyone needsProvide the 3 things everyone needs – Acknowledgment, Affirmation, Respect • Build rapport and connection •• Take it all in before you talk it outTake it all in before you talk it out