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Swinburne University of Technology

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How to have a Difficult Conversation

  • Non-Award

Difficult conversations are all around us and they only become more difficult if we don't know how to effectively participate in them.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Course Code
DIFFCIS
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

Difficult conversations are all around us and they only become more difficult if we don't know how to effectively participate in them. This course focuses on giving you skills like negotiation, planning, self-reflection, clarity, and empathy to turn difficult conversations into constructive ones. You will focus on understanding why some conversations are more difficult than others and why that makes them more important to tackle effectively. The How to have Difficult Conversations course examines some challenging situations in the workplace and provides you with a set of simple skills to improve your ability to deal with difficult conversations and conflicts in a more confident and constructive way. You’ll also understand how to map out the root causes of conflict in your workplace, move away from aggression, and respond to unfair tactics, while devising strategies to maintain a positive outcome wherever possible. Who should attend? This course is designed for anyone who would like to improve their ability to participate in difficult conversations. Short Course, Professional Development, Communication skills, How to have a Difficult Conversation

Study locations

Hawthorn

Off-Campus

Online

Career pathways

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