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Human Resource Management

Handling Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

$79.00
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Course Description:

If you're a manager or supervisor, you have probably been faced with a difficult conversation with a direct report. Not only do these conversations require sensitivity, delicacy, and in all likelihood, confidentiality, but how the conversation is handled can greatly impact the outcome. This course seeks to prepare learners to better handle awkward and difficult discussions with employees. Many difficult conversations can impact employee productivity, but as the manager or supervisor, you can learn to coach and counsel employees to create a calmer work environment and increase staff retention and productivity in the process.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Describe a six-step model for handling difficult conversations with employees
  • Address the 10 common difficult discussions:
    • Inappropriate Behavior in the Workplace
    • Feedback on Poor Performance
    • Conflict with Other Employee/Coworker Complaints
    • Workspace Cleanliness
    • Customer Complaint (About Employee)
    • Public Insubordination
    • Violation of Company Policy
    • Dress Code Issues
    • Suspension
    • Termination
  • Apply practical tips for handling conversations about difficult behaviors
  • Outline best practices for handling difficult conversations
  • Apply best practices to workplace scenarios involving difficult conversations
$79.00
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Course Details:
HRCI Recertification Credits:
3 HR Credits
Estimated Time to Complete:
3 hours
Available For:
180 Days from Date of Purchase
What’s Included:
Access your courses anytime, anywhere, with a computer, tablet or smartphone.
Courses are eligible for both HRCI and SHRM recertification credits.
Course format includes: [video, reading, written portions, etc.]