How can the concept of Time Travel be used to improve communication in a professional setting?

Talking to Crazy" presents several surprising insights and techniques for dealing with irrational and impossible people. One such technique is the "Time Travel" method, where you ask the person how they would like you to communicate with them in the future. This method was effectively used by Gordon and his team to manage their communication with litigation attorneys, leading to a more civil interaction. Another key insight is that reasoning with irrational people often backfires, suggesting that alternative communication strategies are necessary when dealing with such individuals.

The book 'Talking to Crazy' has significantly influenced conflict resolution strategies in corporate environments by providing effective techniques to deal with irrational and difficult people. One of the strategies is the 'Time Travel' technique, which involves asking individuals about their preferred way of communication or handling issues in the future. This strategy was effectively used in a corporate setting where IT support team was often verbally abused by litigation attorneys. By using this technique, the IT team was able to establish a civil communication with the attorneys, thus resolving the conflict.