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Research 2024-03-16 Communication Neuchâtel

Rumours thrive when information is lacking

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Rumours thrive when information is lacking — SHR, Neuchâtel
Rumours thrive when information is lacking — SHR, Neuchâtel

Rumours thrive when information is lacking — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

Study: DiFonzo & Bordia (2007, APA)

The limit

Single context; replicate before generalising. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Rumours thrive when information is lacking — SHR, Neuchâtel — Neuchâtel
Rumours thrive when information is lacking — SHR, Neuchâtel — Neuchâtel

Practical check in Neuchâtel

Define one measurable indicator, test for a month, compare. To go further: explore the Communication training in Neuchâtel in the canton of Neuchâtel, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

In pictures: Communication in Neuchâtel

Communication training in Neuchâtel — in practice
Communication training in Neuchâtel — in practice
Communication training in Neuchâtel — hands-on workshop
Communication training in Neuchâtel — hands-on workshop
Communication training in Neuchâtel — on the ground
Communication training in Neuchâtel — on the ground

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