VLVL2 (9.5): "Interpersonal Programming and the Problem Towee"

[Dave Monroe]

"... towing away any Mercedes, even in the short run,
was a losing proposition.  No Mercedes driver would
ever show up at V & B Tow at three in the morning in
any mood for fun.  Vato and Blood had been to a
workshop down at a spa in Marin on this very subject,
'Interpersonal Programming and the Problem Towee'
...." (VL, Ch. 9, pp. 177-8)


"Mercedes"

http://www.mercedes-benz.com/com/e/

Mercedes Benz
474; La Manganese owns one

http://www.hyperarts.com/pynchon/v/alpha/m.html


"Interpersonal Programming"

p. 178 "Interpersonal Programming and the Problem
Towee"   Pynchon definitely has an attitude on this
kind of California stuff. He also seems to have a
grudge against Mercedes drivers.

http://www.mindspring.com/~shadow88/chapter9.htm

E.g. ...

INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR MANAGERS

OBJECTIVE

The ability to effectively relate with people is a
distinguishing factor in successful management.
Without exception, organizations all over the world
are in search of ways and means of improving
interpersonal relationships among their employees.
They know for certain that positive relationships
promote joint efforts to achieve, and cooperative
behaviour builds, develops and maintains trust.

However, there is no magical magnet that can bring
people together. Interpersonal skills do not just grow
spontaneously, they have to be strenuously cultivated
and carefully nurtured. Becoming aware of one’s inner
strengths and weaknesses is the first and foremost
step towards building positive and constructive social
relations.

This programme takes the participants through a
thorough introspection into their own strengths and
weaknesses with a view to develop a deeper
understanding of themselves and their relationship
with others. It will help cultivate proficiency in the
art of effective communication, skill in persuasion
and motivation, an interacting style that stimulates
achievement in others.

TARGET AUDIENCE 

Middle and senior level executives. This programme
will be particularly useful for managers in HRD
functions and in sales promotion.

PROGRAM CONTENT

Interpersonal Programming

Transaction Analysis and Interpersonal Styles

Cooperative Teamwork

Emotional Intelligence

Assertiveness and Empathy

Negotiation Skills

Stress and Conflict Management

Counseling Skills

Interpersonal Perception Exercises

http://www.iimk.ac.in/programs/ics.htm

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