How miscommunication happens (and how to avoid it) - Katherine Hampsten
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Have you ever talked with a friend about a problem, only to realize that he just doesn’t seem to grasp why the issue is so important to you? Have you ever presented an idea to a group, and it’s met with utter confusion? What’s going on here? Katherine Hampsten describes why miscommunication occurs so frequently, and how we can minimize frustration while expressing ourselves better.
Why is communication often more difficult with a large group than a single individual?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Katherine Hampsten
- Script Editor Amy Adkins
- Director Andrew Foerster
- Animator Andrew Foerster
- Artist Andrew Foerster
- Sound Designer Weston Fonger
- Narrator Addison Anderson