- Difficult Conversations
- How To Assertively Deal With Aggression
- How To Have Difficult Conversations With Poor Performers
- Why Having Difficult Conversations Can Be Beneficial
- How To Close A Difficult Conversation
- How To Give Bad News In The Right Way
- How To Handle Difficult People
- How To Hold A Difficult Conversation
- Preparing For A Difficult Conversation

HANDLING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
This course equips participants with the tools and techniques to navigate difficult conversations with confidence and composure. From addressing poor performance to delivering bad news or managing conflict, participants will learn how to prepare for, conduct, and close challenging discussions effectively. With a focus on assertiveness, empathy, and professionalism, the course offers actionable strategies for dealing with aggression, handling difficult people, and fostering constructive outcomes even in high-stakes situations.
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What you'll learn
- Understand the importance of difficult conversations and how they contribute to personal and organizational growth.
- Learn how to prepare effectively for a difficult conversation to ensure clarity and focus.
- Develop assertiveness skills to manage aggression and maintain control during challenging discussions.
- Master techniques for delivering bad news sensitively while preserving trust and respect.
- Handle difficult people with empathy and professionalism, avoiding escalation.
- Explore strategies to address poor performance constructively and drive improvement.
- Learn how to structure, manage, and close difficult conversations to achieve positive outcomes.
- Build confidence in navigating emotionally charged or high-stakes discussions.
- Recognize the benefits of difficult conversations for fostering collaboration, growth, and accountability.
Who is this course for
- Managers and leaders responsible for addressing performance issues or workplace conflict.
- Professionals who regularly engage in high-stakes or sensitive conversations.
- HR professionals mediating disputes or delivering critical feedback.
- Team members seeking strategies to handle challenging interactions with colleagues or clients.
- Individuals who want to build confidence in delivering bad news or addressing uncomfortable topics.
- Anyone looking to develop their communication skills for managing conflict and fostering understanding.
Course content
Requirements
- No Entry Requirement