MANAGING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS

Creating safe environments when speaking

Who will benefit?

New and aspiring leaders, managers and supervisors looking to sharpen their leadership skills and gain more understanding of on how to manage difficult conversation.. 

 Why this material?

This training is designed by experts to boost leadership skills. It has been trained and updated since 2010.  

Why from URG?

Take full advantage of the combination of this live training and the eTraining access offered afterward. An exclusive offer in the Kenyan market.

 Why Now?

Do not just wait to gain experience through time and hardship. This training will allow you to boost your leadership skills NOW and gain a life time experience in just few days.

Whether it’s asking about a sensitive subject, or confronting a co-worker about their rude behavior, we all face difficult conversations from time to time.
This course will give you a framework that you can use to help you work through tough situations.

IN SUMMARY: MANAGING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS

Managing Difficult Conversations is a course designed specifically for supervisors and managers dealing with difficult conversations in the workplace. Participants will learn the benefits of positive intent, active listening skills, and asking strategically relevant questions to get to the heart of any conflict or situation.

Participants will study the processes of framing their conversations, selecting environments beneficial to their conversational goals, and creating safe environments when speaking. These tools will ultimately help learners get to the root of any problem.

This one-day workshop will give you the tools to manage difficult conversations and get the best results possible out of them.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

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An eight-step process for a difficult conversation, as well as what to consider when deciding to have the conversation, such as your desired outcome, the time and place, and how to stay safe.

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You’ll also learn how to speak persuasively, ask good questions, and listen actively.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

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How to define their frame of reference

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How to establish a positive intent and a desired outcome

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Good communication skills

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How to draft a script for a difficult conversation

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Use specific steps to carry out a difficult conversation

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How to access additional resources as required

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How to maintain safety in a conversation

TOPICS COVERED

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Choosing to have the conversation

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Toolkit for successful conversations

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Choosing the time and place

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Framework for difficult conversations

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Conversation template

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Staying safe

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Role play practice

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Training Curriculum:

In this 1 day training, participant will have the chance to engage with a professional qualified trainer and coach and participate in numerous exercises and live quizzes to acquire the skills, theories, methods in this training. 

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1 day. On Demand

(from 8:30 am to 4:30pm)
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KShs 10,000/= per participant 
(for corporate, contact us.)
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On Site training fees 40,000/=
(Max No. of participants 25)

What’s Included:

Instruction by an expert trainer
Small, interactive classes
Specialized manual and course materials
Personalized certificate of completion

Related Training:

Building Your Self-Esteem and Assertiveness Skills
Communication Strategies
Conflict Resolution – Getting Along in the Workplace
Employee Dispute Resolution – Mediation Through Peer Review

Section One

1

  Course Overview

The first part of the day is about getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives. 

2

  Choosing to Have the Conversation

Your first step in managing a difficult conversation (even if it happens suddenly) is to consider the potential outcomes and decide whether or not the conversation has enough value for you. This session will show participants ways to consider the consequences, as well as how to explore their frame of reference, establish positive intent, and identify what they want from the conversation.

Section Three

5

  Framework for Difficult Conversations

Next, participants will explore a seven-step framework for difficult conversations. They will also create a template to help them plan future conversations.

6

  Staying Safe

In this session, participants will learn how to handle conversations which might be a threat to their safety.

Section Two 

3

  Toolkit for Successful Conversations

Good communication skills are crucial for a successful conversation. This session will give participants tools for managing their body language, speaking persuasively, active listening, asking questions, and using probing techniques.

4

  Choosing the Time and Place

This session will give participants tips on choosing a good meeting place and time for a difficult conversation (if they have that option).

Section Four

7

  Testing the Waters

To wrap up the course, participants will role play a difficult conversation that they have recently encountered.

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