Managing Challenging Conversations

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This course covers how to approach difficult conversations and the steps and principles involved in addressing them. It covers resolving conflict, performance management, reflective activity, effective two-way communication, and generating confidence and commitment in your staff.
Course Level: Introductory Course
Duration: 1 Hour
Accreditation: CPD Certified
Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate
Description
This managing difficult conversations course covers how to approach difficult conversations and the steps and principles involved in addressing them. It covers resolving conflict, performance management, reflective activity, effective two-way communication, and generating confidence and commitment in your staff.
Learning Objectives
On completion of this course, learners will be able:
- To understand and use the key principles for managing challenging conversations
- To utilise the skills of communication and listening to generate positive outcomes
Accreditation
The content of this difficult conversations course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Certification
On successful completion of this difficult conversations training, you will be awarded a Virtual College certificate which you will be able to download and print immediately on completion.
Duration
This course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, depending on learning speed.
Target Audience
This module is aimed at business leaders and professionals.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
What you'll learn
- To understand and use the key principles for managing challenging conversations
- To utilise the skills of communication and listening to generate positive outcomes
Suitable for
- Business owners
- HR managers
- Business managers
- Line managers
- Team leaders
- Supervisors
Certification

Self-Printed Certificate Option
Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.
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