Conversational Wisdom: Strengthening Human Connection through the Power of Conversation [Paperback]

Part 1: Conversational Wisdom  1. Changing the conversation, why now?  2. Becoming more conversationally wise  3. Being Aware  4. Being Human  5. Being Skilled  Part 2: Conversational Wisdom in practice  6. Developing the conversational wisdom of others  7. Mentoring Programmes  Driving conversational change through mentoring  8. Talk to the Top  9. Widening our conversational lens  10. Conclusion

Conversation is the heartbeat of our organisations. We need to radically change how we talk to each other, to create workplaces where people feel they belong and can thrive. This book will help you understand how to grow your conversational wisdom to create more inclusive and collaborative environments and to make work more meaningful.

Emily Cosgrove and Sara Hope are co-founders of The Conversation Space, an award-winning consultancy with the aim of improving organisations through the power of conversation. They work with people at all levels of organisations to help them step into more courageous and human conversations  something we all crave. When not working, Emily can be found recharging her batteries at the Kenwood Ladies Pond, wild swimming throughout the year. Sara can be found in the Devon countryside where she lives with her family and numerous animals.

We need to talk. Now more than ever. This book is packed full of ideas that will change how we talk at work. If you want to change your workplace culture Conversational Wisdom is a must read.

Professor Catherine Pope, Associate Head of People & EDI, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford