Topics Covered:
- Why conversations are so difficult
- Consider the sub-text that underlies all difficult conversations
- Examine the role feelings, identity, and intentions play in our challenging conversations
- Explore the “learning conversation” and how it makes a difference
- Examine strategies to successfully negotiate difficult conversations
Learning Outcomes:
- Competencies developed include: communication, relationship & team building, and self-development
- Learn how to better deal with your emotions and anxiety
- Develop greater self-awareness and how one contributes to conflict
- Learn strategies for disarming the impulse to lay blame
- Practice new strategies for influence
- Prepare a plan of action for future difficult conversations
Learner Effort:
3-5 hours per week
Synchronous sessions:
This course is delivered in a blended model, there will be four 60-minute synchronous sessions on Fridays, 8 am to 9 am. Also, there will be one weekly team meeting to be schedule by you and your team.
Computer Requirements:
A week prior to the course start date you will receive an email from us with information on how to access the online course. At that time you will be encouraged to visit a short orientation website to familiarize yourself with our online learning platform. You will find the computer requirements for this course through this link: computerservices.royalroads.ca/computer_equip_requirements.
This course can be taken on its own or as part of the Professional Communication Skills Certificate.
