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The First Minute: How to Start Conversations That Get Results (Business Communication Skills Books) - Softcover
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Synopsis
Rambling conversations.
Confusing updates.
Emails that somehow get longer with every reply.
Most workplace communication problems begin in the first minute.
When people do not quickly understand:
- the topic
- why it matters
- what you need
- or what happens next
conversations become slower, more frustrating, and less effective.
The First Minute gives you practical methods to communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently in meetings, presentations, emails, interviews, status updates, and everyday workplace conversations.
Instead of vague communication theory, this book focuses on simple, immediately usable techniques that help busy professionals:
- get to the point quickly
- explain complex topics clearly
- keep discussions focused
- reduce misunderstandings
- communicate effectively with leaders, clients, and teams
- avoid rambling or unnecessary detail
- lead conversations toward decisions and action
Inside the book, you will learn:
- How to structure conversations in the first few seconds
- Practical frameworks including Goal, Problem, Solution (GPS)
- How to quickly explain why something matters
- How to make technical or detailed topics easier to understand
- Methods to improve meetings, presentations, emails, and status updates
- Techniques to sound more organized, clear, and confident
This book is for you if:
- People misunderstand your updates or emails
- You struggle to get to the point quickly
- You work with technical, detailed, or complex information
- You want to communicate more effectively with executives or stakeholders
- You are tired of wasting time clarifying confusing conversations
Based on more than 20,000 workplace conversations and communication coaching sessions, these methods have helped professionals around the world communicate with greater clarity and impact.
Whether you lead meetings, manage projects, present ideas, work with clients, or simply want to communicate more effectively at work, this book will help you make your message clear from the very beginning.
Because when the first minute is clear, everything after it becomes easier.
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About the Author
CHRIS FENNING is the author of "The First Minute", a book about clear & concise communication at work. Chris Fenning is a communications advisor on a mission to improve alignment between business and IT teams. He has helped individuals and teams around the world in organizations from start-ups to Fortune 50 and FTSE 100 companies. He has lived in the UK, USA and now lives in the Netherlands with his wife and daughter. You can find out more about Chris at www.chrisfenning.com
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