The ability to handle crucial and difficult conversations effectively, where one is required to be mindful of one’s thoughts, emotions, impulses, words, voice, and facial expressions is crucial for Managers and Leaders. The lack of attention to one’s communication during important conversations can turn out to be a costly mistake.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Communication can become a challenge and an emotionally charged event during performance evaluations, in times of crisis, change in the direction of the project, etc.
Empower professionals to be in control of a difficult conversation at all stages of it so that they can achieve the desired outcome.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Define speaking assertively.
- What makes difficult conversations “difficult” for you.
- Emotions, Attitudes and Mindsets before during and after holding difficult conversations.
- Manage body language.
- Ask the right questions at the right time.
- Recognize words and their impact during a difficult conversation.
- Have a strategy and structure to establish the purpose of a difficult conversation in order to find common ground.
- Stay in control of the conversation throughout.
- Suspend judgements for better understanding.
- Understand intent and focus of the conversation for successful win win outcomes.
- Learn about active listening.
- Paraphrase and clarify what was heard.
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
This course is suitable for anyone who is facing a difficult conversation and would like to develop the knowledge and skills to tackle it confidently and effectively.
Communication can become a challenge and an emotionally charged event during performance evaluations, in times of crisis, change in the direction of the project, etc.
Empower professionals to be in control of a difficult conversation at all stages of it so that they can achieve the desired outcome.
- Define speaking assertively.
- What makes difficult conversations “difficult” for you.
- Emotions, Attitudes and Mindsets before during and after holding difficult conversations.
- Manage body language.
- Ask the right questions at the right time.
- Recognize words and their impact during a difficult conversation.
- Have a strategy and structure to establish the purpose of a difficult conversation in order to find common ground.
- Stay in control of the conversation throughout.
- Suspend judgements for better understanding.
- Understand intent and focus of the conversation for successful win win outcomes.
- Learn about active listening.
- Paraphrase and clarify what was heard.
This course is suitable for anyone who is facing a difficult conversation and would like to develop the knowledge and skills to tackle it confidently and effectively.
Upcoming Webinars
HIPAA Compliance in 2026 — Practical Strategies for Breach …
Launch Your Career: The Ultimate Guide for Emerging Profess…
Moving From an Operational Manager to a Strategic Leader
Discover how Emotional Intelligence turns AI from a technic…
Dealing With Difficult People: At Work & In Life
I-9 Audits: Strengthening Your Immigration Compliance Strat…
Empowering Conflict Resolution: Letting Go to Gain Control
The 60 Minutes Introduction to DAX
The 6 Most Common Problems in FDA Software Validation and V…
High-Impact Performance Management: Tools, Tactics & Coachi…
AI Across the Business: Practical Use Cases for Founders an…
Faster, Better Talent Acquisition: Leveraging AI & ChatGPT …
The Anti-Kickback Statute: Enforcement and Recent Updates
Do's and Don'ts of Giving Effective Feedback for Performanc…
Emotional Intelligence: Mastering the Emotions of Great Lea…
Copilot and HR: An Introduction for HR Professionals
Goal Mastery: From Resolutions to Results in 2026
Your AI Advantage: How HR Professionals Can Use Claude to S…
Human Error Reduction Techniques for Floor Supervisors
Validation of FDA-Regulated Medical Device and SaMD Product…
Human Factors Usability Studies Following ISO 62366 and FDA…
Managing Toxic & Other Employees Who Have Attitude Issues
I-9 Enforcement & Compliance: A 5-Step Plan for Employers t…
Major cGMP Issues: FDA Concerns in 2026
4-Hour Virtual Seminar on Transformational Leadership - The…
Understanding EBITDA – Definition, Formula & Calculation
DOL Reverses Course on Independent Contractor Rule for 2026…
Managing Toxic Employees: Strategies For Leaders To Effecti…
ChatGPT and Project Management: Leveraging AI for Project M…
Navigating HR Like A Pro: What Every Small Business & New H…
HPLC Analytical Method Development and Validation
Negotiating Skills For Professional Results - Winning Strat…
Managing Projects When AI Joins the Team: Human Judgment, A…
Excel Spreadsheets; Develop and Validate for 21 CFR Part 11…
Paying and Receiving Payments for Referrals: You Can Go to …
Ten Red Flags that Signal Financial Distress in Business Cu…
The Age-Inclusive Workplace: How to Lead and Work Across Ge…
Tattoos, hijabs, piercings, and pink hair: The challenges …
Fatal Errors Employers Make When Updating Employee Handbook…
AI Fundamentals for All Leaders and Managers: How to Work S…