Courageous Conversations Workshop

Confronting performance conversations, giving tough feedback, being candid about smouldering conflicts – these are the types of conversations which occupy our minds and have us asking ourselves: ‘How am I going to bring it up?’

With proven techniques, we’ll build your confidence to successfully have these courageous conversations. We’ll share methods for making these easier to have, and most importantly, chat about how you can prevent these situations in the first place.

What: 4-hour workshop and 2-hour group session
Access: All Te Whatu Ora Waitaha | Canterbury and Te Tai o Poutini | West Coast staff
Time: 6 hours total
Level: Leading Self
Professional Development Equivalent: 8.00 hours
Koru Behaviours: Honest and courageous, Engaging others, Leading with influence
Enquiries to: learninganddevelopment@cdhb.health.nz

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