Nonviolent Communication and Project Management

I don't have one. I've learned a lot about listening. Listening is a big part of communication but certainly not the only one. That's why I find Toastmasters crucial.

I've challenged Toastmasters members perception that there are taboo subjects (religion, politics, sex). After all, if we don't practice discussing these subjects in a safe and supportive environment, like Toastmasters, where can we? We need to flip the question from "should I?" to "how do I?"

Hi Stéphane,

I've tried the same by discussing pre-categorized taboo subjects in Toastmasters in an intelligent and thoughtful manner.

I believe a well-rounded Toastmaster should be able to explore such subjects, assess the audience's maturity, understand the several possible perspectives, create rapport with the different groups and going back and forth diminishing the gap between the parties and not antagonize them .
Reaching consensus when feasible, addressing difficult topics and creating bridges are the goals.

I suddenly want to know the opposite: what forms of "violent communication" are practiced in project management?

Dear Kiron
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.

Important what you mentioned: "NVC goes hand-in-hand with cultivating a culture of psychological safety"

Do you want to deepen your perspective on the relationship between non-violent communication and the psychological safety"?

Sure Luis -

Violent communication should never happen within a team which is operating at a high level of psychological safety as the impacts of such behavior will increase stress, reduce trust and make folks revert to "playing it safe".

Kiron

Dear Lori
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.

Important what you mentioned: "It's a beautiful way of speaking with others and when using these practices it compliments and elevates project management"

Is there a model for nonviolent communication?

Hi Stéphane,

I've tried the same by discussing pre-categorized taboo subjects in Toastmasters in an intelligent and thoughtful manner.

I believe a well-rounded Toastmaster should be able to explore such subjects, assess the audience's maturity, understand the several possible perspectives, create rapport with the different groups and going back and forth diminishing the gap between the parties and not antagonize them .
Reaching consensus when feasible, addressing difficult topics and creating bridges are the goals.

Hello Luis: I have seen some models for NVC. Typically they are based on observations, feelings, needs and requests. The Center for Non-Violet Communication ties them to empathetically listening and honestly expressing. Others also tie observations, feelings, needs and requests to self-empathy. Marshall Rosenberg PhD has some YouTube videos about this. I like how Thrive Global put it back in 2017: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/4-steps-t...-communication/

Sure Luis -

Violent communication should never happen within a team which is operating at a high level of psychological safety as the impacts of such behavior will increase stress, reduce trust and make folks revert to "playing it safe".

Kiron