Join us for the first of WELA’s new Tools for Change Workshops – a dynamic online learning session to gain practical tools and valuable insights for handling these conversations effectively.

What we’ll explore together

Understanding Courageous Conversations

• Opening Reflection: Establishing trust and engaging our curiosity and generosity.
• Understanding Conflict and Navigating Tension: Discuss the importance of crucial conversations in leadership, collaboration, and driving change and why we avoid having them.
• Introduce Key Principles: Discuss how these principles can guide us through challenging dialogues, such as active listening, empathy, authenticity, and respect.
• Framework for Preparation: Break down each step and provide examples and scenarios for clarification.

Practice and Application

• Role-plays: Practise having crucial conversations in a safe environment with other like-minded individuals, encouraging feedback and reflection on principles and techniques.
• Managing Emotions and Reactions: Address how to handle emotions and reactions, both from oneself, and from others. Providing you with strategies for staying calm and focused, and for de-escalating tense situations.
• Addressing Power Dynamics: Discuss how power imbalances can impact critical conversations, particularly in leadership contexts, ensuring more equitable dialogues.

Inspired Actions

Summarise key takeaways and share your commitments for applying what you’ve learned.