Taking the Difficult Out of Difficult Conversations
Transcript of Taking the Difficult Out of Difficult Conversations
Key Strategies to taking the “Difficult”
out of Difficult Conversations
February 16, 201610:00 AM – 10:45 AM
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Key Strategies to taking the “Difficult”
out of Difficult Conversations
Presented byBerry Kruijning, LL.M, PHR, SHRM-CP
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Moderated byBrandon Laws, Director of Marketing
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Meet your presenter, Berry.• Law degree (LL.M), PHR and SHRM-CP • Leadership development and conflict
management coach and consultant in Portland, Oregon
• Works with clients all over the world• Has extensive international experience
in coaching, facilitation and training across various industries
• Passionate about the outdoors and enjoys wilderness hikes with family and friends, is a competitive sailor on the Columbia River and avid skier on Mt. Hood
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We have to talk…
What is a Difficult Conversation?
The Iceberg of Difficult Conversations
Identity
feelings
perceptionsSelf esteem
assumptionsvalues
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When To Confront or Not to Confront?
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Strategy 1
MAKE IT SAFE
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Strategy 2
START WITH OUTCOME IN MIND
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Strategy 3
STAY IN DIALOGUE
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Strategy 4
MANAGE YOURSELFImage courtesy of pixtawan at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Strategy 5
SUMMARIZE AND FOLLOW UPCrowningCommunications.com
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SHIFTS
Certainty <> CuriosityRight / Wrong <> Exploring
No, But <> Yes, AndAway <> Toward
Me <> You
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Questions ?
Thank YouBerry Kruijning
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