Learning Category: 180 minutes

Difficult conversations are often avoided, but handling them effectively is essential for a productive workplace.

This session equips participants with the skills to plan and conduct challenging conversations with confidence, balancing assertiveness with empathy. We explore why certain conversations feel difficult, what drives avoidance, and how to approach them in a way that fosters resolution rather than conflict. The session also covers strategies for managing ‘after care’, ensuring that discussions lead to positive, lasting outcomes rather than ongoing tension.

Participants will learn techniques to manage emotional responses, both their own and others’, while maintaining professionalism and preserving working relationships.

With practical tools and expert facilitation, this session helps individuals navigate challenging conversations with clarity, control, and confidence.

Our Feedback and Coaching Conversations training provides participants with the skills and confidence to conduct meaningful performance discussions and support team members in reaching their potential.

This session explores the fundamentals of effective feedback, covering both formal and informal conversations, and introduces practical coaching techniques to drive individual and team growth. Participants will learn how to adapt their coaching style to suit different situations, manage resistant behaviours, and foster a culture of open communication and continuous improvement. The session also emphasises the importance of psychological safety, ensuring that feedback is constructive, well-received, and promotes a positive workplace culture.

Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, learners gain the tools needed to navigate difficult conversations, inspire high performance, and build stronger working relationships.

Our People Risk Management training helps managers identify, assess, and mitigate key people risks within their organisation.

This session provides a practical understanding of common workplace risks, from psychosocial hazards and underperformance to unfair dismissal claims and procedural fairness. Participants will explore real-world scenarios, gaining insights into when and how to escalate risks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The session also covers recent legislative updates, equipping managers with the knowledge they need to navigate evolving workplace laws and obligations.

Through interactive discussions and case studies, participants develop the confidence to proactively address people risks, protect organisational integrity, and foster a fair and legally compliant workplace.