Needs & Requests  

  Needs & Requests

Most dissatisfaction derives from not being clear about what you are really needing, and then asking for it in a way that will be seriously considered. Most conflicts between people result from making negative judgments about the other person rather than finding ways to identify and then meet the needs. The learning outcomes:
  • Distinguish between observations and evaluations to raise awareness of judgments that impede communication.
  • Increase awareness of underlying needs to bring clarity to your motivation.
  • Articulate requests in a way that others are motivated to consider.
  • Develop new strategies to expand the ways to work more collaboratively.
  • Distinguish between demands & requests to increase cooperation.