This course is recognised by the ILM as a development course.

Context

This course is now Globis' most popular one day training course. In the twenty first century, difficult conversations are everywhere. Whether we’re at home, at work or in a social situation, unwanted subjects can be suddenly raised which demand you to do either one of two things – to tackle the conversation or to dodge it. All of us react in different ways, indeed some may choose to tackle one subject and dodge the next, but all too often in the current climate, those in management positions whose job it is to deal with potentially difficult or damaging situations are dodging more than they are tackling – 60% of them, according to a recent study.  

Recently, organisations have been faced with economic uncertainty, budget cuts, rising unemployment, constant change and performance issues. These have increased the need for difficult conversations. The 'How to' Managing Difficult Conversations series has been launched in response to a growing demand from managers requesting help to prepare for situations they are facing. It will help you ensure that you get the outcome you want from a conversation you don't. 

 

"Probably the most informative and educational session of its type I have attended. A must for all managers and aspiring managers" Alan Kibbur, New Charter Housing Trust Group, January 2011

Aim of the course

This 1 day course will help you understand that difficult conversations do not need to be as daunting as they appear, and will highlight the benefits that managing difficult conversations can bring to you as an individual, and to the organisation. You will learn how to manage difficult conversations, still achieve business objectives and keep important relationships intact.

Content

By the end of the session delegates will have learned 10 practical steps to enable them to address difficult issues and tackle potentially awkward situations. The course covers the following steps:

Before   • Recognise the need   • Prepare   • Get advice or support   • Be courageous   • E-void

During   • Be professional   • Listen

After   • Let it go   • Keep going   • Make it a lifestyle

Who should attend?

You should attend this course if you are:

• Preparing to give a series of tough messages at work
• About to embark on a discussion about poor performance
• About to go through a redundancy programme
• Uncomfortable about giving bad news
• About to announce a programme of change
• Interested in learning about key techniques that can be used when giving difficult messages

Cost

£299.00 + VAT
Advanced booking discount of 15% to £254.15 + VAT 
Advanced multiple booking discount of 20% to £239.20 + VAT for three or more delegates
(Advanced discount requires bookings and payment to be received six weeks prior to training)

Interested in an in-house course? Call Helen Robinson on 0330 100 0809 for further information.
 

Timings
 

9.30am start
4.30pm finish
 

Course dates

5th April 2012 - Bristol

28th June 2012 - London

27th September 2012 - Birmingham
 

Book now - online booking

New for 2012: This course is now available under license!

Join our intensive 2 day course to equip yourself with all of the knowledge and materials that you will need to deliver this course yourself. Upon successful completion of the course, led by our Master Facilitators, you will receive a 12 month license to use our material. For further information on how both in-house trainers and independent consultants can add this programme to their portfolios, please contact Helen Robinson on 0330 100 0809.

Dates

22-23 May - London
13-14 November - Birmingham

New for 2012: This course is now available specifially for the education and healthcare sectors!
 

Please contact Helen Robinson on 0330 100 0809 for further information.

 

For any further information please contact us on  0330 100 0809 or email helen.robinson@globis.co.uk

Globis provides a range of practical skills for managers in our ‘how to’ portfolio of courses including – advanced presentation skills – preventing bullying and harassment – managing sickness and absence – leading in difficult times – managing performance.



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