Guidelines for Constructivist Listening

--Everyone deserves attention. Each person is given time to talk.

--The listener does not interpret, paraphrase, analyze, give advice, or break in with a personal story. People are capable of solving their own problems.

--The talker is not to criticize or complain about the listener or abut mutual colleagues.

--Confidentiality is maintained. Topics are not even brought up at a later time, ie., during breaks, etc.

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