Mastering Critical Conversations
Have the confidence to hold critical conversations even when the stakes and emotions are high.
In sport, we are often faced with difficult conversations
When stakes are high, emotions are running high, and there are differing views, it can be difficult to know how to approach these conversations in a way that is productive and respectful. When we avoid these conversations, or when we handle them poorly, we risk escalating the issue, eroding trust, and damaging our reputation.
Learn how to hold critical conversations with confidence
The Critical Conversations workshop is a workshop that will teach you the skills and process you need to hold critical conversations with confidence. The workshop is based on the science of effective communication and lived experience of holding successful conversations in a sports context.
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How to identify when a critical conversation is needed
The process for preparing, approaching, and holding a critical conversation
How to ensure the conversation stays on track to reach a positive outcome
Strategies for managing emotions, working through disagreement, and finding common ground.
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This course will equip you with the skills and process to confidently and effectively hold critical conversations, even in situations involving high stakes, differing views, and strong emotions.
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Dave is a trained counsellor and secondary school Director of Sport with extensive experience facilitating workshops. He has over 20 years of experience working in school, community and high performance sport.
Through this experience, Dave has developed a tried-and-true process for handling critical conversations with players, parents, and coaches with positive outcomes.
Sport Sector Workshops
We specialise in delivering the workshops in the sport sector. This means that you can be confident that the course addresses the specific challenges you encounter in the sports community.
Structure
The Critical Conversations workshop is delivered face-to-face and includes hands-on activities to build confidence in a safe learning environment.
Pricing
Dependent on travel, venue.
Minimum 8 participants.