From the article: How to Hold a Difficult Conversation
Difficult conversations can be uncomfortable and scary, but sometimes, they're necessary for workplace effectiveness and harmony. Have you had to hold a difficult conversation with another employee at work? Or, is there a difficult conversation that is just waiting to happen? Won't you take a moment and share the topic of your difficult conversation and how you handled it? What helps you hold difficult conversations with people at work?
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- Great tips, I am fairly new in my position (6 months) and I have had to discuss these very topics, especially dress code and Adjusted time off. The difficult conversation tips will help.
- —Guest Lynise Jackson
Difficult Conversations not always risky
- One of the most important things I've learnt about having difficult conversations is that in the past I used to overestimate the risk of having the conversation. I'd create a story in my mind about what would go wrong which conveniently served to amplify the risk (in my own mind). This was my conflict avoidance strategy and it kept me out of conflict in the short term but wasn't particularly useful in my career and relationships. I also realised that I would underestimate the opportunities and possibilities from having the conversations in the first place. I've learnt a lot and have tried to capture those key points in this free Difficult Conversations eBook I hope this was useful, if you want to read my ebook then click on the link. It's free! Best regards Aled
- —Guest Aled Davies
