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Bespoke Training: Managing Constructive Conversations

Make Conversations Work for You

Overview

Having constructive conversations is not always easy: some topics can be uncomfortable and dealing with different attitudes can be challenging. But to achieve your objectives, you need to know how to communicate openly and steer conversations in the right direction.

Our In-House Managing Constructive Conversations course is designed to help public sector professionals at all levels gain invaluable communication tools and techniques to effectively manage conversations and ensure they remain productive.

Through expert-led practical workshop sessions and role-play, enhance your listening skills and utilise body language and voice techniques to improve your confidence and make sure you feel in control.

Learning Outcomes

  • Learn what makes a topic sensitive to talk about

  • Gain listening techniques to answer properly

  • Exert greater confidence through your voice

  • Utilise the power of body language

  • Practise managing productive conversations



All the Understanding ModernGov courses are Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified,
with signed certificates available upon request for event.


Enquire About In-House Training

To speak to someone about a bespoke training programme, please contact us:

0800 542 9414
InHouse@moderngov.com



Agenda

09:25 - 09:30 Registration

09:30 - 10:00 Trainer’s Welcome and Clarification of Learning Objectives

10:00 - 10:30 Workplace Conversations: Your Experiences

  • Understand why difficult conversations can arise

  • How to identify sensitive topics

  • Discuss with the group what types of complex conversations you’ve had so far

  • Develop your own approach to arranging the conversation

10:30 - 11:15 Workshop: Utilise Active Listening Techniques

  • Utilise listening skills to improve your conversation style

  • Learn how to hone in on key information

  • Gain techniques to distinguish between emotions, opinions and facts

  • Practice paraphrasing to demonstrate understanding

11:15 - 11:30 Morning Break

11:30 - 12:30 Workshop: Harness the Power of Your Voice

  • Exert confidence through your voice

  • Practice breathing and voice techniques

  • Learn how to control your nerves when talking to people

  • Gain practical skills to help manage difficult conversations

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 14:30 Workshop: Utilise the Power of Body Language

  • Project positive body language

  • Learn how to use hand gestures to exert your influence

  • Gain practical techniques to read eye movement

14:30 - 14:45 Break

14:45 - 16:00 Workshop: Managing Constructive Conversations in Action

Through role-plays put the day’s learning into action.

• Gain your own style when it comes to managing constructive conversations
• Receive feedback from the trainer on how you manage a conversation
• Develop the confidence when it comes to managing difficult conversations

16:00 - 16:15 Round-Up and Key Takeaways

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