The First Minute: How to Start Conversations That Get Results (Business Communication Skills Books Book 1)

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It is possible to make a great first impression with a colleague, only to ruin that impression when the conversation shifts to work. It doesn’t matter how much people like you; if you cannot deliver information in an organized way, you will have a hard time being respected professionally. WHY IS THE FIRST MINUTE IMPORTANT? This book is a result of more than 20,000 conversations in both business and technical jobs. I’ve trained individuals and teams around the world in these techniques. I’ve worked with organizations from start-ups to Fortune 50 and FTSE 100 companies. These methods work for them all.

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Finally, you’ll discover the three components required of a structured summary: 1) the goal you are trying to achieve, 2) the problem stopping you from reaching that goal, and 3) the solution to the problem. These three things will enable you to summarize any topic, no matter how complex. Cause #2: We believe the audience needs to know all the details to be able to understand the problem. Many books describe how to start conversations that establish and build relationships. Others show you how to make a great first impression in an interview or on a date. Still more show you how to start challenging conversations the right way. What none of those books teach is how to start conversations about everyday work topics. The techniques in this book show how to give the information your audience actually needs. The first minute is not about trying to condense all the information into sixty seconds. It is about having clear intent, talking about one topic at a time, and focusing on solutions instead of dwelling on problems. If you are reading this and thinking it’s too late for you—you’ve already made a bad first impression, and there’s no point trying to fix it—don’t despair! You may have had some less than ideal conversations at work, but you can turn it around and become a role model for clear communication.

Each conversation can be set up for success if the context, intent, and message are clear. Even the most complex topics can be started simply and clearly if they are summarized using the right structure. It is also possible to achieve all this in less than a minute by applying the techniques in this book. Not having a clear purpose for the message. This happens when the audience doesn’t know why they are receiving the information. The first minute starts when you start talking about the work topic. Why is the first minute important?

The First Minute by Chris Fenning - Toby Sinclair

Last week I published my second book The First Minute — How to Start Conversations That Get Results. SpeakerHigh-quality audio, provided through the speakers, broadcasts emergency messages to make sure that everyone is informed during How would you rate your communication skills? Do you leave a good impression, or is there room for improvement? There is some crossover into social communication, but the focus of this book is communication at work. Apply these techniques, and you will have shorter, clearer conversations that get results. It is easier than you might expect, and it all starts with the first minute. CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS THE FIRST MINUTE?

By focusing on the first minute, you can position every work conversation for success. Do this, and you will be recognized as a great professional communicator.