Difficult conversations tend to be avoided because professionals shy away from the uncomfortable, and the fear of polarizing their relationships. Participants will learn strategies and tactics to engage in productive conversations which address challenges and deepen relationships. They will understand where and why they are avoiding having difficult conversations. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Determine your natural reactions to conflict
- Identify when you are entering conflict
- Use strategies to de-escalate conflict before it is too late
- Choose to engage with colleagues and clients to turn conflict into innovation
Major Topics
The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:
- Awareness of your mindset entering the conversation
- Tactics to build a pool of meaning
- Clarity around story telling
- Biggest mistakes to avoid
