Explore how to make ‘difficult conversations’ easier… for you and the business managers.

About this event

Explore how to make ‘difficult conversations’ easier… for you and the business managers.

How do you engage with someone who is not performing… who lacks motivation… whose attitude and behaviour is no longer acceptable?

One of the most challenging conversations any manager/leader can have… is to give a person feedback when things are ‘not good’.

In this interactive session, we will explore the preparation and structure for such a conversation… and address how to deal with defensive behaviours.

You will discover a series of models, tools and tips that Joe has modelled, developed and shared with leaders and managers across hundreds of businesses.

Come along and explore the CLEAR Conversation Model…with plenty of ‘what-ifs’ and ‘how do you…’!


About the speaker

Joe Cheal, Leadership and Culture Specialist, Imaginarium Learning & Development

Involved in leadership, management and personal development since 1993, Joe is an award-winning L&D professional and executive coach. His expertise is behavioural modelling and he is the author of various business psychology books. He has an MSc in Organisational Development… along with a strong grounding in people engagement, organisational culture, resilience… and solving ‘impossible problems’!


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