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106 How do you conduct a conflict communication audit

October 26, 2025 • Dr. Deborah Sword, with co-host Tyson Bankert • Season 4 • Episode 106

A conflict communication audit takes a lot of context and factors into account. But all of those factors are within your control. In this second episode about conflict communication audits, (listen to episode 107 for the first part) are five components of a conflict communication audit that will improve both your conflict competency, and the quality of your relationships.

show notes:
Episode 107: Have you done your conflict communication audit? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6vFheobu3k

Episode 90: What is a conflict management mindset? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_JnF6SQR2Q

The Thomas theorem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAErrXu7mE4

Episode 82: The conflict competency of perspective taking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC_juYGtP7I

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