Let’s face it, there are just some conversations that you don’t want to have. There are some people you simply don’t want to talk to, but what happens when we don’t have these conversations?

High-Stakes Conversations take place every day, in every workplace and every home. You know those conversations where there are high stakes, real differences of opinion and strong emotions.

The difference between average and great workplace performance lies in how people handle those difficult conversations. At the heart of all workplace issues are conversations that are either not being handled or not being handled well.

Through having High-Stakes Conversations, you learn to see issues through the lens of others, make it safe to have dialogue on important issues, work more effectively as a committed team member, and problem-solve in ways that reduce barriers.

In this one day course, you will be better able to resolve disagreements, hold others accountable, make better decisions and take more committed actions.

Your Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the conversations that are keeping you from your desired results
  • Speak persuasively not abrasively, no matter the topic
  • Make it safe for others to share their honest opinions
  • Deal with people who either clam up or blow up
  • Gain control of your own emotional responses
  • Disagree without being disagreeable
  • Influence without exerting force
  • Improve teamwork, productivity and effectiveness

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12-months access to the unique REACH Future Proofing Personal Development Dashboard with personally curated learning to develop agility to adapt to different people tasks and situations.

Learn High-Stakes Conversations Now

High-Stakes Conversations take place every day, in every workplace and every home. You know those conversations where there are high stakes, real differences of opinion and strong emotions.

The difference between average and great workplace performance lies in how people handle those difficult conversations. At the heart of all workplace issues are conversations that are either not being handled or not being handled well.

See the Live Online tab for the course outline for the live online course

Course Outline for High-Stakes Conversations

After completing this course, participants will have learned to:

Topic 1

What is a High-Stakes Conversation

  • What is a High-Stakes Conversation
  • Characteristics of High-Stakes Conversations
  • Our Response to High-Stakes Conversations
  • Triggers for High-Stakes Conversations

Topic 2

My Communication Style

  • My Communication Style
  • How to Adapt My Style for Better Outcomes

Topic 3

Preparing and Conducting High-Stakes Conversations

  • Preparing for the Conversation
  • The High-Stakes Conversation Model
  • Steps for High-Stakes Conversations
  • How to hold a High-Stakes Conversation

Topic 4

Strategies for High-Stakes Conversations

  • Notice when a Conversation turns into a High-Stakes Conversation
  • Tips for Becoming a Better Listener
  • 'You' Statements v 'I' Statements
  • How to hold a High-Stakes Conversation

Topic 5

Putting it into Practice

  • Practising Scenarios for High-Stakes Conversations

Plus you’ll also receive:

shield

Money Back
Guarantee

If you’re not happy with the outcomes from
the course we offer a money back guarantee

profiles

REACH
Profiles

For every participant
valued at $199 each

sick

Sick Day
Safety Net

No one left behind
with our 1/2 price re-run promise

dashboard

Development
Dashboard

12-months access to the unique REACH Future Proofing Personal Development Dashboard with personally curated learning to develop agility to adapt to different people tasks and situations.

Learn High-Stakes Conversations Now

We create training that meets your needs.

1-hour Motivator

3-hour Power Sessions

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Conferences & Summits

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  • AT YOUR WORKPLACE
  • ONLINE

We’ll make things easier so you can focus on adding more value

We take care of all of the details, so you don’t have to:

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What are people going to do differently?

At the completion of training participants are encouraged to create an action plan, and invite an accountability buddy via their Orgmenta App.

In your Training Management Centre you have transparency to the action plans so you can see what people are going to do differently.

Want to get clear on impacts and measure success? We support you.

Our systems and people make it easy to identify how you’ll be able to measure impacts and then report on the success in the weeks or months after training.

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More than just a training provider - we are your learning and development partner.

We look forward to working with you, talk to one of our friendly expert consultants today.
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Details:

  • Small classes, average 5 people, max 16
  • Prices excl. GST
  • Lunch and refreshments included
  • Certificate of Completion (always available in the App)
  • Comprehensive courseware available in the App
  • Pay on Invoice or by Credit Card

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Course Outline for High-Stakes Conversations

After completing this course, participants will have learned to:

Topic 1

What is a High-Stakes Conversation

  • What is a High-Stakes Conversation
  • Characteristics of High-Stakes Conversations
  • Our Response to High-Stakes Conversations
  • Triggers for High-Stakes Conversations

Topic 2

My Communication Style

  • My Communication Style
  • How to Adapt My Style for Better Outcomes

Topic 3

Preparing and Conducting High-Stakes Conversations

  • Preparing for the Conversation
  • The High-Stakes Conversation Model
  • Steps for High-Stakes Conversations
  • How to hold a High-Stakes Conversation

Topic 4

Strategies for High-Stakes Conversations

  • Notice when a Conversation turns into a High-Stakes Conversation
  • Tips for Becoming a Better Listener
  • 'You' Statements v 'I' Statements
  • How to hold a High-Stakes Conversation

Topic 5

Putting it into Practice

  • Practising Scenarios for High-Stakes Conversations

When you book a Public Class with PD Training you can expect:

To Be Engaged All Day

Activities and discussion for engaged learning all day.

An outstanding trainer

On average PDT trainers have 15 years industry experience and 7 years training experience.

Focussed on you

We always tailor activities and scenarios to be relevant to you.

Refresher Course $0

In-House and Public Class participants are welcome to join a public class in the same topic for 12 months.

Acclaimed Provider

The confidence of booking with an acclaimed multi-national training company.

Multi-modal Reinforcement

Support, reinforcement & extension eLearning and videos in the App.

Outstanding learning that people can do in the flow of work

  • Fresh targeted video-based microlearning content with interactive lessons and quizzes included.
  • Rigourous review process
  • Only $11.00 per course per person per year
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