About the Course
Managing Difficult Conversations is an advanced programme designed to strengthen confidence, professionalism, and emotional control in high-stakes interpersonal situations.
Leaders and managers frequently face performance issues, conflict, sensitive feedback, and emotionally charged discussions. This course equips participants with structured approaches to navigating tension constructively while preserving trust, accountability, and clarity.
The programme integrates communication discipline, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution frameworks to strengthen leadership effectiveness and organisational culture.
Course Benefits
- - Strengthen confidence in high-pressure conversations
- Improve clarity and professionalism in sensitive discussions
- Manage emotional dynamics constructively
- Reduce workplace conflict escalation
- Build long-term communication resilience
Course Duration
5 Days (6 hours per day)
Who Is This Course For?
- - Senior leaders and managers
- HR and organisational development professionals
- Team leaders and supervisors
- Project and transformation leads
- Professionals responsible for performance management
Course Delivery
- - Role-play simulations
- Behavioural communication workshops
- Conflict scenario exercises
- Feedback and coaching practice sessions
- Applied frameworks tailored to participant contexts
Course Content
Day 1: Foundations of Difficult Conversations
- - Understanding the psychological dynamics of conflict.
- Recognising triggers and emotional escalation patterns.
- Clarifying objectives before engaging in sensitive discussions.
- Strengthening self-awareness and emotional control.
Day 2: Structured Communication Techniques
- - Applying structured conversation frameworks.
- Framing feedback clearly and constructively.
- Balancing empathy with accountability.
- Managing tone and non-verbal communication.
Day 3: Managing Conflict & Resistance
- - Identifying underlying interests and concerns.
- Addressing defensive responses constructively.
- De-escalating emotionally charged exchanges.
- Maintaining authority while preserving respect.
Day 4: Performance & Accountability Conversations
- - Handling underperformance discussions professionally.
- Delivering difficult feedback clearly.
- Setting expectations and consequences appropriately.
- Documenting and following up effectively.
Day 5: Embedding Constructive Dialogue Culture
- - Strengthening team norms around open communication.
- Aligning leadership behaviour with accountability standards.
- Reviewing challenging cases and lessons learned.
- Building long-term conversational resilience.
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