Q Take a moment, read the introduction, and skim the book Crucial Conversations linked below from the Hunt Library. Use this as a reflective and introspective exercise. How do these tools, tips, and techniques resonate with you? Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, by Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2012) (Links to an external site.) Discuss What is a crucial conversation? How can you be prepared for future crucial conversations? What are the tips and tools that are outlined as needed for an individual to have crucial communications in any situation? Note: This discussion offers the option of either engaging live with your instructor and peers via EagleVision Zoom or communicating with your instructor and peers in a written discussion. For this activity, you will select either Option 1 or Option 2 below. The expectations are the same for both options. You should be prepared to provide thorough answers to the prompts and engage with your peers regardless of the option you choose. Option 1 - Synchronous Engagement Opportunity EagleVision Zoom Date: Time: Link: Meeting ID: Option 2 - Asynchronous Engagement Opportunity Construct a response to the above prompt in a written format and post it to this forum. You are required to have an initial post and then a minimum of two replies. Posting Instructions Post your primary response by the 4th day of the module. Continue to check the discussions throughout the module and respond to the posts of at least two of your classmates by the 6th day of the module. In your responses to your classmates' posts, support your opinion by referring to your experience and/or additional resources, such as scholarly articles, books, or interviews. Review the evaluation rubric for detailed grading criteria.