How to talk to people — using our voice, not our fingers and thumbs

from This Working Life · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

When is an interaction an interruption? Why do we now feel the need to ask if it’s OK to interrupt a colleague, in the middle of a work day? And hybrid work has made managing communication even more nuanced, yet crucial. Our guests explore the benefits of talking, and what we lose when we stick to typing.

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