Date & Time: January 19, 2027 | 10 - 11:30 AM (CET)

Clearing Up Misunderstandings and Strengthening Collaboration: How We Can Communicate Better with Each Other as a Team, Both Verbally and in Writing

Successful collaboration doesn’t come from rules alone, but from people who truly understand one another. But how do you confidently navigate short chat messages, different communication styles, and the constant evolution of our language?

In this 90-minute online session, we bridge the gap between useful background information and real-world team practices. We’ll focus on how you can resolve misunderstandings before they arise — without any moralizing.

The goal of the session is to reduce uncertainty and provide you with concrete tips for your day-to-day work. We’ll show you that effective collaboration has many facets and is reflected both in your daily choice of words and in your openness to other communication styles.

Here’s what to expect:

• Writing vs. Speaking: Why short chat messages often come across as harsher to the recipient than intended, and how to avoid misunderstandings in Teams or Slack.
• Direct vs. Indirect: Why some people address issues very directly, while others prefer to phrase things diplomatically between the lines, and how both sides can work well together as a team.
• Language in Transition: Why new terms are emerging in our modern workplace and how they help us make everyday life clearer and fairer for everyone involved.
• The Tool for Clarification: How to calmly address awkward comments or misunderstandings in a meeting and defuse the situation.

Details on Participation:

• Where: Online (link will be provided after registration)
• Who: This session is for anyone who wants to improve communication within their team, reduce misunderstandings, and take away practical tips for everyday life.

Note: This session will be held in German.