Difficult Conversations Training

Course Name: Difficult Conversations for Managers

This multi-module difficult conversations training course provides step-by-step instructions for managers on how to have difficult conversations while keeping things professional in the workplace. The course helps managers formulate an effective strategy on how they should communicate with employees regarding individual issues.

The Course Includes:

Comprehensive yet concise explanation

Certificate on completion

Simple login & user access

The latest industry best practice

Learning Outcomes:

Gain awareness of how miscommunication can occur in the workplace

Identify the right time for carrying out difficult conversations

Gain understanding of how to create a roadmap for conversations and approach them with a clear objective

Understand how to listen to your staff and detect issues

Gain understanding of why conversations need to be kept offline

Learn how to handle workplace issues and individual employees during conversations

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Difficult Conversations for Managers

£49.00 +VAT

Courses Price per Course
1 - 5 £49.00
6 - 10 £42.55
11 - 20 £38.68

About Difficult Conversations for Managers

Many would assume that the most difficult conversation a manager can have is informing an employee they are being dismissed. But, in fact, this conversation is easy. Once it is over, the manager’s job is done. They will no longer will be speaking to that employee.

The real difficult conversations are all of the conversations that should come before dismissal. They involve conversations to identify problems, correct behaviour and support employees. This managing difficult conversations training course provides managers with a greater awareness of how to make these conversations more effective and beneficial for everyone.

Why Is Difficult Conversations for Managers Important?

Studies show there are around 1.7 million formal disciplinary meetings each year in the UK. Whilst at the same time, around one in four employees have never received a performance review.

These statistics highlight the fact that many managers struggle to have difficult conversations. But they are a vital part of any job. This difficult conversations training for managers course can help you work with employees to resolve issues quickly and support a happier and more productive workforce. If handled incorrectly, or avoided altogether, you will experience ongoing problems that lower morale.

Course Outline

Two Modules

50+ minutes

This course contains the following modules:

  • Barriers to Effective Communication
  • Identifying When Its Time
  • The Roadmap for Difficult Conversations
  • How to Listen
  • Identify the Real Issue
  • Keep It Focused
  • What It Looks Like In Practice
  • Tip 1: Keep It Offline
  • Tip 2: Start Over
  • Tip 3: Don’t Rescue
  • Tip 4: Give Feedback
  • Tip 5: Change Your Mindset
  • Tip 6: Build a Culture of Accountability

Why Choose Difficult Conversations for Managers with Human Focus?

Study any time & in bite-size sessions

Less costly than a classroom training

Discounts on volume purchases

Excellent trainee support

Help with employee retention and performance

Assist managers with handling performance and disciplinary issues

Improve workplace culture and accountability

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Difficult Conversations for Managers Training Certification

difficult conversations for managers course certificate

End of Course Assessment

At the end of the course, users must complete an end of course assessment before earning their certification.

The end of course test is:

  • 100% online
  • Multiple choice

A score of 80% is required to pass the test.

Approved Certification

The downloadable printable certificate certified by CPD will be issued instantly on course completion.

What does my certificate include?

The difficult conversations for managers certificate includes Trainee’s name, Company name, Course name, Date of completion, Expiry date and name of the approval body.

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