cyberneticlibrary

Improve listening in conversations

active-listeningskillsetup L164
Tibsfox/gsd-skill-creator
What it does

Listen fully and demonstrate understanding in conversation

Best for

Improving understanding in any conversation where communication failures are costly (mediation, therapy, leadership, conflict)

Inputs
  • · speaker message
  • · conversation context
Outputs
  • · paraphrase
  • · reflective response
  • · clarifying question
  • · summary
Preconditions
  • · speaker is willing to communicate
  • · reasonable noise level
Failure modes
  • · Selective attention (hear what confirms your beliefs)
  • · Premature evaluation before understanding
Trust signals
  • · 6-stage listening process mapped
  • · Paraphrasing formula given
  • · Reflective listening with examples
  • · Barriers and countermeasures listed