Friedemann Schulz von Thun

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Friedemann Schulz von Thun (born August 6, 1944 in Soltau [1] ) is a German psychologist and expert in interpersonal communication and intrapersonal communication. Schulz von Thun worked as a professor of psychology at the University of Hamburg until his retirement on 30 Sep. 2009. Among his various publications is a three-part book series titled "Miteinander Reden" (Talking With Each Other) which has become a standard textbook series in Germany and is widely taught in schools, universities, and vocational skills training. [2] [3] Schulz von Thun developed a number of comprehensive theoretical models to help people understand the determinants and processes of inter-personal exchange and their embeddedness in the individual inner states and the outward situation. He invented the four sides model and developed the inner team model and a visualization of the value square. [2]

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  1. Son of Walter and Wilma Schulz von Thun of Hamburg; birth in Soltau due to wartime evacuation of women in childbirth. biography (schulz-von-thun.de)
  2. 1 2 Bünzli, Fabienne; Eppler, Martin J. (2024). "Spotlight on a Thought Leader - How to Become an Effective Communicator: Schulz von Thun's Contribution to Business Communication". International Journal of Business Communication. 61 (2): 484–491. doi:10.1177/23294884231224118.
  3. Becker, Joachim H; Ebert, Helmut; Pastoors, Sven (2017). Praxishandbuch berufliche Schlüsselkompetenzen[Practical handbook of key professional competencies] (in German). Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer. doi:10.1007/978-3-662-54925-4. ISBN   978-3-662-54924-7.