Chapter 2.13. Communication Games: Eliminating Unproductive Behavior During Performance Reviews

Don Morrison

Goals

  • To help participants understand the types of dysfunctional communication games that are often "played" in performance review discussions.

  • To help participants recognize communication games and avoid or stop playing them.

Group Size

Any number of participants.

Time Required

Two hours.

Materials

  • One copy of the Communication Games Descriptions for each participant.

  • One copy of the Communication Games Work Sheet for each participant.

  • One copy of the Communication Games Answer Sheet for the facilitator.

  • One copy of the Communication Games Tips for Improving Feedback and Oral Communications for the facilitator.

  • One copy of the Communication Games Guidelines ...

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