The First Minute - Chris Fenning

Framing is the setting of context, intent and the key message. Starting with this will make sure the recipient is well prepared to received and focus what you are about to say.

How to start conversations that get results

By Chris Fenning

This one is a fine little book. It details not only why, but also how conversations should be concise, clear and get to the point quickly.

Simple and to the point is always the best way to get your point across.

Guy Kawasaki

It made me very conscious of how I start conversations as well as write emails or use slack.

The book breaks the first minute down into two parts: