Non-Violent Communication

Helps everyone truly hear each other without blame to find solutions based on real needs, leading to less conflict and more understanding.

How to implement

Identify your main point clearly
Provide an explanation or context to clarify why it matters
Show evidence or examples that support your point
Link it all back to your broader argument or next steps

Example

In the following scenario, John is upset because he feels he is doing more work than his peer, Ben.

This is how John could communicate with Ben, without escalating, using Non-Violent Communication:

“Hey Ben, when I look at our project plan, I’ve noticed I’ve taken on most of the initial tasks [Observation]. I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed and honestly, a little resentful [Feeling] because I really need us to share the workload more evenly so we both feel supported and can meet our deadline without burning out [Needs]. Would you be willing to take ownership of the next set of deliverables so we can balance things out? [Request]”