Having Difficult Conversations: A Guide for Managers

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Free Online Course: Having Difficult Conversations: A Guide for Managers provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Having Difficult Conversations: A Guide for Managers is taught by Marlene Chism.

Overview
  • In a course designed specifically for managers, learn about how and when to conduct a difficult conversation.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Leadership skills and mindsets for difficult conversations
    1. Understanding and Overcoming Conversation Barriers
    • Your conversation style
    • Overcome the main barrier to difficult conversations
    2. Difficult Conversations Are Part of the Job
    • How to know it's time for a conversation
    • Managing emotions
    • How to address avoided issues
    3. Massive Mistakes to Avoid
    • Avoid online communication mistakes
    • Stop playing power of attorney
    • Stop fixing and rescuing
    • Prevent getting distracted and losing control
    4. Mindsets That Expand Conflict Competency
    • Mindsets: Growth versus fixed
    • Replace assumptions with curiosity
    5. Strategic Communication Skills
    • Set the expectations from the start
    • Mapping out difficult conversations
    • Discerning the real issue
    • Listen to own the conversation
    • Create a fresh start
    6. Making Tough Calls
    • Create a culture of accountability
    • Making good decisions