How to have a Difficult Conversation
Difficult conversations are all around us, and they only become more difficult if we don't know how to participate in them effectively. If you are the sort of person who avoids conflict, shuts down in challenging conversations, or takes an aggressive stance, this course is designed for you.
We focus on understanding why some conversations are more difficult than others, and why that makes them more important to tackle effectively. We'll examine some challenging situations in the workplace, and provide participants with a set of simple skills to improve their ability to deal with difficult conversations and deal with conflict in a more confident and constructive way.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for anyone who would like to improve their ability to participate in difficult conversations.
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Duration
1 day
Study modes
face-to-face
Fees
$720 Victoria
$495 Tasmania (2018)
Swinburne Professional
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Course details
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Learning objectives
- Understand potential drivers of difficult conversations and why people become difficult
- Understand the need for addressing conflict and the effects of not doing it
- Acquire better communication skills, like assertive communication, listening skills and basic negotiation skills
- Learn to plan a difficult conversation and anticipate outcomes
- Develop skills and confidence to work constructively with conflict
- Learn how to manage and protect yourself in a conflict situation
- Learn a range of resolution techniques and responding to unfair tactics
Benefits
Course inclusions
- Participant course training manual
- Access to learning advisors to discuss further study options - to book an appointment call 1800 633 560
- Convenient Hawthorn, Melbourne location
- Now available in Hobart, Tasmania
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Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059