{"product_id":"the-tao-of-dialogue-9780367266141","title":"The Tao of Dialogue","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eContemporary writers position âdialogueâ at the heart of change theory, but what do we mean by âdialogueâ? The \u003ci\u003eTao of Dialogue\u003c\/i\u003e explains through story what dialogue means, and how to leverage dialogic principles in managing relationships within the workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessible and innovative, \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Dialogue \u003c\/i\u003eexplains the basic principles of dialogue, defined as a way of thinking and reflecting together with others, through the story of Michael, the CEO of a company about to embark on a life-changing journey. In the first half of the book, he is introduced to the idea of dialogue by Hannah, an internal change practitioner working within the organisation. He is encouraged to engage in dialogue with those he seeks to influence, which requires him to examine his mindset and proactively make changes to the ways in which he is communicating with his team and the wider organisation. In the second half of the book Michael is assisted by Mark, an external consultant with expe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements. Introduction. \u003cstrong\u003ePart One: Michael and Hannah\u003c\/strong\u003e; Chapter 1: Contemplating change; Chapter 2: An introduction to dialogue; Chapter 3; How dialogue works; Chapter 4: Listening; Chapter 5: Listening again; Chapter 6: Voicing; Chapter 7: Reflecting; \u003cstrong\u003ePart Two: Michael and Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e; Chapter 8: Mark; Chapter 9: Talking to the team; Chapter 10: Mark’s ‘plan’; Chapter 11: Mark prepares himself; Chapter 12: Setting the scene; Chapter 13: Check-in; Chapter 14: Container-building; Chapter 15: Revolt; Chapter 16: Perturbance; Chapter 17: Patterns; Chapter 18: Breakthrough; Chapter 19: Retrenchment; Chapter 20: Exiting the container; \u003cstrong\u003ePart Three: Michael, Mark and Hannah\u003c\/strong\u003e; Chapter 21: Reflection; References; Index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017862676823,"sku":"9780367266141","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780367266141.jpg?v=1750774919","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-tao-of-dialogue-9780367266141","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}