Workplace conversation analysis
Reflect on a past workplace conversation you have either witnessed or experienced in a professional setting. Write a 1- to 2-page paper analyzing this conversation using the following questions.
Describe the setting where the interaction took place? Who were the parties, and what were their titles? Give a brief summary of the interaction.
How did the individuals’ demonstrate professionalism? Was there something in their tone, demeanor, or dress that indicated professionalism appropriate to the setting?
How did the parties demonstrate accountability within the conversation? Was this conversation respectful?
Were the individuals effective in their communication with one another? Explain.
Sample Answer
here is a reflection on a past workplace conversation I have either witnessed or experienced in a professional setting:
- Setting: The conversation took place in a conference room at my workplace. The room was small and had a table that could seat about eight people. There were four people in the conversation: my manager, the head of marketing, the head of sales, and myself.
- Parties and titles: My manager was the director of product development. The head of marketing was the vice president of marketing. The head of sales was the vice president of sales. I was a product manager.
- Summary of the interaction: The conversation was about the launch of a new product. The marketing and sales teams were concerned that the product was not ready for launch. They felt that there were still some bugs that needed to be fixed. My manager was confident that the product was ready and that the bugs would be fixed before the launch date. The conversation was heated at times, but it was ultimately respectful.
- Professionalism: I felt that all of the individuals demonstrated profes