Do you struggle with conversation or do you have the gift for gab? Maybe you’re somewhere in between (and it depends a great deal on just whom your speaking with). Whatever the case, the simple act of having a talk with someone is incredibly important and can have powerful outcomes.
In this UT L&D resource page, we provide a variety of resources related to conversation and talking. Explore on your own and share with the people in your life.
We recommend starting with the light-hearted talkaholic assessment (just for fun) and share with friends and colleagues. It could be a great way to spark a conversation.
Where are you on the talkaholic scale?*
*Note: This assessment is just for fun and to perhaps start conversations. It should not be used for performance or developmental purposes.
Be Nice
- How to be More Empathic
- 7 Things to Say When a Conversation Turns Rude
- The Art of Sensitive Conversations
Brevity
- Get to the Point
- How to Communicate Concisely
- Brevity: 3 Tips for Speaking Less and Saying More
- How to Be Clear and Concise
- 3 Smart Ways to Keep Yourself from Rambling
Difficult Conversations
- 7 Steps To Transform Conflict Into Collegiality
- Difficult Conversations at Work
- How to Mediate Conflict Between Employees
- UT’s Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution Office
- 10 Ways To 'Find Brave': How To Rise Up, Speak Up And Stand Up Boldly For Yourself
Effective Communicators
- Want to Be Heard? Try Changing the Way You Talk
- How to Become a Great Communicator
- 5 Habits of Highly Effective Communicators
- Top 10 Communication Skills (For Your Life & Career)
- Speed Up: How to Stop Being a Slow Talker
- 3 Communication Mistakes That Hold You Back at Work
Engaging Conversations
- Habits of a Peacemaker by Steven T. Collis (Book)
- 10 Ways to have a better conversation
- Six Habits of the Best Conversationalists
- 6 Conversation Habits to Break
- 57 Conversation Starters
Opening Up
- 5 Tips for Getting Anyone to Open Up
- Getting Other People to Talk
- Speak Up Infographic (PDF)
- UT’s Counseling & Consultation Services
Talking Too Much
- How to Deal with People Who Just Won’t Stop Talking
- Techniques for Telling an Employee They Talk Too Much
- What to Do About an Over Talker
- Why Some People Can't Stop Talking About Themselves
Virtual Communication
- 6 Tips for Effective Virtual Team Communication
- How to Create a Virtual Water Cooler in Your Workspace
Contact
For questions about or requests for services, contact L&D through our brief intake form.