Consensus and community can only exist when there is effective communication. These articles and insights provide thoughts and guidance about verbal and written communication, advocacy and persuasion, and negotiation and dispute resolution.
When there is not a shared understanding between you and the person you are attempting to persuade there is the risk that they will misunderstand what you say, will “fill in the blanks” with their own assumptions, or will draw conclusions that are contrary or inconsistent with your proposal.
When attempting to persuade someone, it is important to not create a risk that they will interpret a statement as an intent to mislead instead of an intentionally untrue statement made for rhetorical effect.
