Communication Resources

Dive deeper into the world of effective communication. Here you'll find curated books, insightful websites, studies and other materials to support your learning journey.

Recommended Books

Foundational texts and practical guides to expand your knowledge:

Metaphors in Mind: Transformation through Symbolic Modelling

by James Lawley & Penny Tompkins

The comprehensive and foundational text on Symbolic Modelling using Clean Language. A must-read for serious practitioners.

Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds

by Wendy Sullivan & Judy Rees

A highly accessible and practical introduction to Clean Language, perfect for getting started and understanding core concepts.

Helpful Websites & Studies

Explore these websites for articles, communities, further information and relevant studies:

ISACA Study: European IT Professionals & Burnout (2025)

The study highlighting key figures on stress, burnout, and its causes (heavy workload, deadlines, management) in the European IT sector.

CleanLanguage.co.uk (Lawley & Tompkins)

https://www.cleanlanguage.co.uk

The official site of James Lawley and Penny Tompkins, packed with articles, research, and resources on Clean Language and Symbolic Modelling.

Clean Language in Deutschland (Bettina Wellke)

https://www.cleanlanguage.de

German-language resources, articles, and training information from your collaborator Bettina Wellke and others.

Clean Language, Clean Space, and more (Judy Rees)

https://judyrees.co.uk/

Resources from Judy Rees, co-author of 'Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds'.

Insightful Articles & Blog Posts

Curated articles that offer different perspectives or dive into specific aspects.

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Tools & Downloads

Helpful tools or downloadable guides related to Clean Language and effective communication.

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