How to Talk to Employees as a Manager: Mastering Communication and Navigating Difficult Conversations
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This comprehensive course is designed to equip managers with the essential skills and techniques necessary to effectively communicate with their employees. Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful leadership, and this session will delve into various scenarios, from common to challenging, that managers encounter in their day-to-day interactions with their teams.
Through a blend of theory and practical examples, participants will learn how to navigate conversations with employees in a manner that fosters trust, understanding, and collaboration
Why should you Attend:
This comprehensive course is designed to equip managers with the essential skills and techniques necessary to effectively communicate with their employees. Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful leadership, and this session will delve into various scenarios, from common to challenging, that managers encounter in their day-to-day interactions with their teams.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Participants will delve into the core principles of communication, understanding its impact on team dynamics, productivity, and organizational culture. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, managers will gain insights into common communication challenges encountered in the workplace and learn practical strategies for overcoming them
- One of the key focuses of this course is navigating difficult conversations. Managers will learn how to approach sensitive topics such as performance issues, conflicts, and other employee concerns with empathy and professionalism
- Participants will develop the ability to communicate effectively in challenging situations, fostering a culture of open dialogue and trust within their teams
- Moreover, this session will equip managers with the tools and techniques needed to address more serious and egregious employee relations issues. From misconduct to disciplinary actions and terminations, participants will learn how to handle these situations with clarity, fairness, and sensitivity, while upholding organizational policies and legal requirements
- Additionally, the course will cover coaching strategies for leaders within the organization. Managers will learn how to mentor and guide their team leaders in improving their communication skills, thus cascading effective communication practices throughout the organization
- By the end of this session, managers will emerge with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively communicate with employees, navigate difficult conversations with confidence, and cultivate a positive and productive work environment. Join us to sharpen your communication skills and elevate your effectiveness as a manager in today's dynamic workplace
Who Will Benefit:
- HR professionals
- HR managers
- HR Directors
- HR Generalists
- Human Resource Business Partners
- CEOs
- Presidents
- Owners
- Partners
- COO
- VP of Human Resources
- Chief Learning Officer
- Directors
- Project Managers
- Operation Managers and Supervisors
- Team Leaders
- Staff Managers and Supervisors
After 18 years inside six Fortune 500 companies, Brenda transitioned out of traditional HR and into Human Results, where the goal isn’t checking boxes. It’s getting results. Her no-fluff strategies have helped over 1,000 leaders and 700 companies avoid costly mistakes, fix toxic dynamics, and build teams that actually work.
Brenda has spoken on nearly 400 stages, delivering high-impact transformational keynotes that break through the audience’s mental background noise and land with such precision, audiences lean in, lose track of time, and get fully immersed in the message. With 30 years of experience, she’s a trusted mentor in crisis management, group dynamics, and leadership transformation, especially when the stakes are high and the people are difficult.
She also donates 32 weeks a year to The Honor Foundation, helping Navy SEALs and Special Forces veterans navigate the transition to civilian life with purpose and clarity.