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| Articles about Groundwork |
| Bulger Laying the Groundwork for a Holdout? | | 2007-07-11 17:27:01 | | Has Rams quarterback Mark Bulger laid the groundwork for a possible holdout summer from training camp? A holdout is possible, as everyone knows that Bulger and the Rams are still talking about a long term deal. Now though, Bulger himself for the first time in awhile is talking, and for the first time the term “holdout” has been spoken.
Bulger was a guest on Sirius NFL Radio Tuesday, and when asked about not reporting, did say that he would not rule out a holdout if a new extension did not get done by then. The two sides have been talking for sometime, and there has been numerous discussions about what a quarterback like Bulger is worth.
All along the Rams have said that they are bent on getting a deal done with the 30-year-old QB, who last season threw for 4301 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Last season was the first time that Bulger played in all 16 games, and he had 8 300-yard games last year.
Bulger does deserve a new deal, as this season he i... | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
| | Creating Shared Space - Discovery, Groundwork & Dialogue | | 2006-07-24 19:53:00 | | Charismatic communication demands a transaction between speaker and listeners, and, as with most forms of fair-trading, customer satisfaction is predicated on exchanging things of equal value. For example, in exchange for a piece of electronic equipment at your local electrical store, you hand over its alleged value in dollars. In effect, the salesman buys your money with the piece of equipment. Similar dynamics apply when you seek to buy people's commitment to your proposals or ideas. So, what currency do you need to use to purchase attention and a fair hearing from your audience? The currency comes in three denominations:1. Discovery 2. Groundwork 3. DialogueYou can choose to spend a reasonable amount of time in discovery mode. It's part of a process of learning about the people you intend to influence. It enables you to gain an insight into their personal worldviews, and the information you gather enables you to respect fully their models of the world and talk their particular dialect. Groundwork is also a key element, as it represents the preparation phase, of involving others in discussion and debate on the desirability and value of your position and ideas. It enables you to respond with feedback and engage in a mutual search for alternatives. It also provides you with the opportunity to informally test ideas on potential adversaries and modify your approach as you go along. You can test, revise, hone, and polish your message before you arrive at a final product that incorporates the key needs of your target group. There are many benefits in accommodating other people's concerns, ideas and solutions into your final strategy or proposal. Your groundwork phase can often save you from embarrassing and sometimes perilous consequences. Dialogue is the art of talking with people rather than talking at them or pretending to consult. It can occur during every stage of the communication process. Formal dialogue, as in a presentation or proposal, best occurs at the st... | | By: CharismaCom | | |
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