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Why is it so difficult (Face-To-Face Training Activity)

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INTRODUCTION

A difficult conversation is anything we find difficult to talk about. They are conversations that are awkward and make us feel vulnerable. They are conversations we would rather avoid. But they are part of life, and we can’t go too far without having them. While we can’t prevent them, we can at least learn how to handle them much better. In this activity, from the ‘Challenging Conversations’ series, the participants will discuss and identify what makes conversations difficult.

DELIVERY MODE

  • Face-to-face (ILT)

DURATION (ESTIMATED)

  • 30 – 45 minutes

SUITABLE FOR…

  • … a bite-sized training activity on its own or used as part of a wider course on managing difficult or challenging conversations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • identify what makes ‘difficult’ conversations difficult.

WORKBOOK

  • Yes (the participants must have the workbook before the activity starts)

PREPARATION

  • Make sure you read through all the resources, so you understand how they work together to deliver the session.

PREREQUISITES

  • Able to describe what a difficult conversation is.
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Why is it so difficult? (Virtual Training Activity)

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INTRODUCTION

A difficult conversation is anything we find difficult to talk about. They are conversations that are awkward and make us feel vulnerable. They are conversations we would rather avoid. But they are part of life, and we can’t go too far without having them. While we can’t prevent them, we can at least learn how to handle them much better. In this activity, from the ‘Challenging Conversations’ series, the participants will discuss and identify what makes conversations difficult.

DELIVERY MODE

  • Virtual (VILT)

DURATION (ESTIMATED)

  • 30 – 45 minutes

SUITABLE FOR…

  • … a bite-sized training activity on its own or used as part of a wider course on managing difficult or challenging conversations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • identify what makes ‘difficult’ conversations difficult.

WORKBOOK

  • Yes (the participants must have the workbook before the activity starts)

PREPARATION

  • Make sure you read through all the resources, so you understand how they work together to deliver the session.

PREREQUISITES

  • Able to describe what a difficult conversation is.
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Free Virtual Activity – What is a difficult conversation?

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No manager can hide from difficult conversations. It comes with the management territory. The reality is, almost no manager likes having difficult conversations and would rather avoid them. But since they can’t be avoided, managers have to become more confident at handling difficult conversations and that requires learning. The free virtual activity for this week is from a library of virtual training activities I am currently writing on Managing Difficult Conversations and it is titled, What is a difficult conversation?

The aim of this learning activity is that after managers go through it they will be able to:

  • describe what a difficult conversation is, and
  • identify what makes difficult conversations DIFFICULT.

Here are the free resources for the activity:

Managing Difficult Conversations – Facilitator Guide

Managing Difficult Conversations – Presentation

Managing Difficult Conversations- Handout