Program Overview
The fact is difficult conversations are unavoidable in life and in business. Of all the situations we face in leadership, holding a challenging conversation may be the most uncomfortable. And yet, when handled effectively, these moments of truth can deliver performance improvements, deepen the relationship, and become a growth experience for both coach and coachee.
Our Difficult Conversations at Work program will help participants harness the positive aspects of conflict while keeping their emotions under control. The program provides a practical roadmap for how to have difficult conversations at work, as well as proven strategies for managing emotions and maintaining equilibrium when things get heated.
Who Should Attend
Leaders at all levels will see their confidence and leadership effectiveness increase as a result of participating in the Difficult Conversations at Work program. Whether they are a new manager or a seasoned executive, participants will leave with the skills and tools to stop avoiding and start embracing difficult conversations.
What to Expect
Difficult Conversations At Work is a highly interactive learning journey. The learning journey consists of instructor-led training sessions, supported by asynchronous learning, application challenges, office hours with the facilitator, and a 25 minute 1:1 coaching session to support participants in putting their skills into practice.
Key Takeaways
While we know participants will complete this program feeling inspired, we'll do you one better. This program will leave them immediately equipped and confidently able to:
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Identify when and with whom it makes sense to have challenging discussions with
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Conduct conversations in a way that encourages performance improvements and builds relationships
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Prepare for a challenging conversation using a custom planning process that touches not only on what you want to say but how you want to manage yourself
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Determine the common roadblocks to positive outcomes and how to avoid them
Program Partner
Third Factor works with senior leaders and their teams to help them perform under pressure. The firm’s leadership development programs draw on its work in sport, business, academia, government, and non-profit to create learning experiences that build culture, foster engagement, and drive productivity.
Through its work with hundreds of the world’s best-known organizations, plus partnerships with North America’s leading business schools, Third Factor has helped over 30,000 leaders perform, collaborate, and lead in a disruptive world.