Starting a Memorable Conversation
29mIntermediate2020-01-23
Authors
Tatiana Kolovou
Faculty Member at Kelley School of Business
Course details
Both in business and personal life, having the skill to approach a stranger or strike up a conversation with an acquaintance in a new context can be very useful. Memorable conversations can open doors and change career trajectories, but being the person to speak first doesn’t come naturally to all of us. In this course, author Tatiana Kolovou shares a formula for starting meaningful exchanges in any situation and teaches how to conduct an appropriate and memorable conversation. You can also learn about how to avoid common difficulties and find the right way to end a conversation.
Learning objectives
Starting impromptu conversations
The formula for a great conversation
Conversation pitfalls
Cultural and personality considerations
Strategies for introverts and extroverts
Think-on-your-feet practice drills
Real world scenarios
Exiting a conversation
Learning objectives
Starting impromptu conversations
The formula for a great conversation
Conversation pitfalls
Cultural and personality considerations
Strategies for introverts and extroverts
Think-on-your-feet practice drills
Real world scenarios
Exiting a conversation
Skills covered
CommunicationProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Starting a memorable conversation
1. Successful Conversations
- 02 - Formula for having a successful conversation
- 03 - Overcoming conversation pitfalls
- 04 - Cultural and personality considerations
- 05 - Quick drills for conversation starters
2. Conversation Scenarios
- 06 - Meeting the CEO at a company event example
- 07 - Conversation starters for a conference
- 08 - Video call conversation starters with international client
Conclusion
- 09 - Exiting a conversation
- 10 - Practice starting conversations well