{"product_id":"the-tao-of-dialogue-paul-lawrence-9780367076481","title":"The Tao of Dialogue","description":"\u003cp\u003eContemporary writers position 'dialogue' at the heart of change theory, but what do we mean by 'dialogue'? \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \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 expertise in working with teams, who helps him apply dialogic principles to leading his team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmerging from dialogue between seven experienced, international coaches, \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Dialogue\u003c\/i\u003e will be of interest to coaches in practice and training, as well as business leaders, HR and L\u0026amp;D professionals and consultants. It explains in simple terms how to transform human relationships, both one-to-one and team\/group. It will also appeal to academics and students of coaching, executive development, change management and leadership development. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Lawrence, Sarah Hill, Andreas Priestland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367076489\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367076481\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/22\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d","brand":"Paul Lawrence","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43919586984191,"sku":"9780367076481","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_4e6d68a5-8b35-4e84-a95c-d17127d6f39d.jpg?v=1680810222","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-tao-of-dialogue-paul-lawrence-9780367076481","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}