Transparency, communication and mindfulness
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to introduce the idea of transparency of understanding from a communications perspective, and mindful listening as a mode of communication to achieve it.
Design/methodology/approach
Provides a discussion and Analysis.
Findings
Practical methods to achieve mindful listening are described. Transparency of understanding is publicly and interactively achieved through carefully orchestrated visible and audible behaviors. Drawing on spiritual traditions and language and social interaction research, the author suggests that our active and verbal input, our receptivity and embodied presence, including body orientation, facial expression, and eye behavior are significant factors in creating and displaying transparency of understanding.
Originality/value
The author suggests that if we could actually be present to listen to each other in the workplace with close attention we might minimize much misunderstanding and confusion, and maybe reduce the amount of time and energy we spend in repairing what we might have missed or misunderstood because we were not really paying attention?
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Citation
Ucok, O. (2006), "Transparency, communication and mindfulness", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 25 No. 10, pp. 1024-1028. https://doi.org/10.1108/02621710610708676
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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