We Need to Talk: Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

Think about the last time you disagreed with someone. What did you do? In today's world, there is no shortage of topics on which opinions vary. Some of us may avoid difficult conversations at all cost while others may see this as an opportunity to change the other person's mind.

In this webinar, Amy Colbert and Eean Crawford, professors in the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship at the Tippie College of Business, will discuss strategies for having constructive dialogues. They will emphasize the importance of preparing for these conversations and creating environments that are safe for difficult conversations. They will demonstrate how to share your perspective while staying open to learning from the other person. After this webinar, you'll be ready the next time someone says, "We need to talk!"


Resources:

Slide Deck - https://go.tippie.uiowa.edu/weneedtot...
Preparing for a Difficult Conversation Worksheet - https://go.tippie.uiowa.edu/weneedtot...
Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended On It -- https://amzn.to/2YZa1CW
Book: The Fearless Organization -- https://amzn.to/3hTLuqm