Preparing for the conversation
Clarify the purpose, identify observable information, separate facts from interpretation and consider a constructive outcome.
Professional development · Half-day workshop
Brave Conversations for Leaders
Prepare and hold difficult workplace conversations with clarity, curiosity and accountability
Difficult conversations are part of leadership, but they are often delayed because managers are unsure how to raise an issue or anticipate a defensive response.
This practical half-day workshop helps leaders separate observation from assumption, listen and inquire before reaching conclusions, communicate expectations clearly, work with discomfort and agree meaningful follow-up.
Components
What the workshop covers
Practical discussion, workplace scenarios and guided activities across four areas.
Listening and inquiry
Use curiosity, listening and effective questions to understand different perspectives before reaching a conclusion.
Clarity and accountability
Communicate concerns, expectations and impact clearly while maintaining respect and shared understanding of next steps.
Staying with discomfort and following through
Respond to reactions, uncertainty and disagreement without avoiding the issue or rushing to solve it; agree actions and review.
Learning outcomes
What participants will be able to do
- Prepare with clarity
Use observable information rather than assumptions to define the issue, purpose and desired outcome.
- Navigate the conversation
Use listening, inquiry and clear communication when disagreement, emotion or uncertainty arises.
- Agree and follow through
Set clear expectations and actions while preserving accountability and a constructive working relationship.
Workshop details
Brave Conversations for Leaders
People leaders, managers, supervisors and emerging leaders responsible for workplace conversations, feedback and performance.
Participants practise with workplace scenarios they may encounter in their own leadership roles.
- Fixed price
- $3,300 + GSTFor a group of up to 5 participants. Contact TWC about larger groups and suitable delivery options.
- Format and duration
- Half-day face-to-face workshop · 4 hours
- Type
- Professional Development
- Audience
- People leaders, managers, supervisors and emerging leaders responsible for workplace conversations, feedback and performance.
Build greater confidence for the conversations leaders cannot afford to avoid.
Contact TWC to discuss how Brave Conversations for Leaders can be tailored to your organisation and the situations your leaders or teams are navigating.
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