Learning Perspective-Taking in Conversation
From Communication Psychology and HR – with Gerhard Ohrband by Gerhard Ohrband, MA in Psychology (University of Hamburg/Germany)
March 7, 2026 · 4 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of learning perspective-taking in conversations to enhance understanding and productivity in the workplace.
Learning Perspective-Taking inConversation Here’s a small habit I try topractice: I regularly read or watch media from the side I usually disagreewith. Not because I want to adopt those views, but because it helps meunderstand how other people think. The same principle works in theworkplace. If you work in one department, try reading what people in anotherdepartment read. Learn their vocabulary, their priorities, and how they seewhat’s happening in the company. Understanding different perspectivesoften makes conversations easier—and more productive. What do you think? #communication #leadership#perspectivetaking #empathy #workplacecommunication #organizationalculture
People in this episode
Host: Gerhard Ohrband
Topics covered
- perspective-taking
- communication
- empathy
- workplace dynamics
- organizational culture
Keywords
- communication
- leadership
- perspective-taking
- empathy
- workplace communication
- organizational culture
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