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Perspective-Taking
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 6 hours
  • Course by Arizona State University
  • Offered by

About

You can plan what you want to accomplish, but other people will always be a factor. Planning for the actions of others can’t be taken lightly. You need to understand what people want, but you also need to have your influence on the conversation. Ultimately, you can use this knowledge to plan for each scenario. With the expertise of Dr. Timiebi Aganaba from the ASU School for the Future of Innovation in Society, the Perspective-Taking course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of strategic conversation directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your influencing toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Perspective-taking has much to do with hearing people out to understand what motivates them. When you understand this, you can start to recognize the logic they use in their own actions. As you recognize and model your strategies according to your own goals, you can also establish influence in conversations. By doing all this, you learn to understand the other party, determine what their strategy is and approach them with what you want in a clear way — all skills that anyone can learn and apply anywhere. Jump-start your perspective-taking journey today!

Modules

Welcome to Perspective-Taking!

    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
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1 Readings

  • Welcome to Perspective-Taking!

Listening for others' perspectives

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 3 Plugin
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1 Peer Review

  • Apply the solution: Using disciplined listening to establish empathy

1 Discussions

  • Reflect on the solution: Listening for others' perspectives

3 Readings

  • Practice the solution: Disciplined listening
  • Infographic: The ladder of inference
  • Taking others into consideration: Key Takeaways

Using your influence to make appeals

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 3 Plugin
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1 Peer Review

  • Apply the solution: Encouraging changes in behavior or decisions

1 Discussions

  • Reflect on the solution: Using your influence to make appeals

3 Readings

  • Practice the solution: Appealing to another’s perspective
  • Infographic: Asserting control over your calendar
  • Building a sense of understanding: Key Takeaways

Discovering options with logic models

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 3 Plugin
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1 Peer Review

  • Apply the solution: Discovering options with logic models

1 Discussions

  • Reflect on the solution: Discovering options with logic models

3 Readings

  • Practice the solution: Evaluate a situation using game theory
  • Infographic: Tactics for overcoming disadvantages
  • Thinking in someone else’s shoes: Key Takeaways

Course Conclusion

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  • Final Thoughts

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Enhance your strategic conversation skills with the Perspective-Taking course, led by Dr. Timiebi Aganaba from ASU’s School for the Future of Innovation in Society. This foundational personal development course offers 360 minutes of engaging content, focusing on understanding and influencing others. Through hands-on scenarios, you'll master tools and strategies to recognize others' motivations and effectively communicate your goals. Available on Coursera with Starter and Professional subscription options, this course is ideal for anyone looking to improve their interpersonal skills and influence in conversations. Start your journey today!

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