Communication issues or assumptions?
We often hear that communication is a problem in workplaces. But is communication the problem or is it something else...? Are assumptions getting in the way of good working relationships? By assumptions I'm talking about all the meanings we make of people's actions or cultural backgrounds or gender or age or any number of other things. But can we really assume anything about anyone...? And what's the problem if we do? Erosion of trust Assuming the worst about someone's intentions — "they...