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Current Research
Title:
Silence Fails: the Five Crucial Conversations for Flawless Execution
Partner: The Concours Group
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Research Alliances
VitalSmarts partners with leading organizations to create tailored solutions.
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Industry Focused Research
We research various industries to uncover communication breakdowns and best practice skills specific to the industry. 
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Training Methodology
Vitalsmarts training methodology is built on a strong foundation of research.
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CRUCIAL SKILLS RESEARCH

What is going on in your world?

VitalSmarts products and services are built on a foundation of more than 30 years of research. To continue our rich legacy of research-based solutions, we regularly conduct studies that explore current trends affecting communication at work and at home.  

Our Web surveys are introduced to our community of Crucial Skills Newsletter readers. These readers provide valuable insight by sharing personal experience and opinion. See what we have discovered.  

INDUSTRY FOCUS: HEALTHCARE
Patient Experience
New survey reveals most patients uncomfortable confronting medical personnel
Survey Results

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Weighty Conversations:
Two-thirds of parents don’t feel comfortable talking to their kids about weight issues
Survey Results

Bad Relatives Happen to Good People
More than 83% say holiday gatherings have been disrupted or ruined by unruly family members
Survey Results

Parental Relationships
Healthy communication with mom/dad could keep you from becoming sick
Survey Results

WORKPLACE ISSUES
Work for a Jerk?
More than 50% of the employees surveyed said a disagreeable boss was their number one reason to pack up and leave
Survey Results

Talking Hi-Tech
Why face-to-face communication is essential for effective crucial confrontations
Survey Results

How to Talk Politics with Friends – And Still Have Some Left
Sixty-seven percent say political discussions lead to attacks or controlling behavior
Survey Results


Setting New Year's Resolutions at Work?
Ninety-five percent say they don’t know how to speak up to get what they want
Survey Results