Making sure we understand and are understood has never been more essential in today’s world. This is why RDR has a number of trainings and talks on how to communicate more effectively including How To Speak Up, How To Receive Feedback and Speaking So People Listen. Research suggests that most people do not speak openly at work and it often has serious consequences but their reluctance is often due to how safe they feel sharing. In addition to helping participants become more comfortable – they also learn 10 Tips for Speaking Up. Research also suggests that most people do not receive feedback well and it too has serious consequences. In this case attendees learn 10 Tips for Receiving Feedback and what they are missing when they block it out. Finally, making sure we speak effectively is another concern and we also provide strategies to help make that happen.