Mary Beth Hazeldine/Managing Difficult Conversations

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Managing Difficult Conversations


Description
Whether it’s asking about a sensitive subject, telling someone they have broccoli in their teeth 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.

Objectives
This course will give you an eight-step process for a difficult conversation, as well as some things to consider when deciding to have the conversation (such as your desired outcome, the time and place, and how to stay safe). You’ll also learn how to speak persuasively, ask good questions, and listen actively.

Contents

Managing Difficult Conversations

Session 1: Course Overview

Course Overview
Learning Objectives
Pre-Assignment
Conversation #1
Conversation #2
Pre-Course Assessment

Session 2: Choosing to Have the Conversation

Choosing to Have the Conversation
Considering the Consequences
Establishing Your Frame of Reference
Tips and Tricks
Establishing Positive Intent
Making Connections
Accepting People for People
Planning What You Want
Things to Ask Yourself
A Note on Fairness

Session 3: Toolkit for Successful Conversations

Toolkit for Successful Conversations
Managing Your Body Language
Making Connections
Speaking Persuasively
A Story from Mark Twain
Active Listening
Responding to Feelings
Reading Cues
Demonstration Cues
Tips for Becoming a Better Listener
Asking Questions
Asking Questions
Making Connections
Probing Techniques: Using Questions
Probing Techniques: Pausing
Probing Techniques: Using Reflection
Probing Techniques: Paraphrasing
Probing Techniques: Summary Questions
The Probing Funnel

Session 4: Choosing the Time and Place

Choosing the Time and Place
Choosing the Time and Place
Choosing the Time and Place

Session 5: Framework for Difficult Conversations

Framework for Difficult Conversations
What’s Your Purpose?
Making Connections
Steps for a Difficult Conversation
Steps for a Difficult Conversation
Conversation Template

Session 6: Staying Safe

Staying Safe
Introduction
Mutual Respect
Common Ground
Staying in Control
When to Walk Away
When Things Don’t Work

Session 7: Testing the Waters

Testing the Waters
Making Connections

Session 8: A Personal Action Plan

A Personal Action Plan
Starting Point
Where I Want to Go
How I Will Get There

Summary

Summary
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Course Completion