Crucial Conversations: How to Talk to Coworkers When Emotions are Strong and the Stakes are High (Student Employees Achieve Series)

Difficulties and conflicts arise at work, just as they do in everyday life. It’s natural—we’re only human! However, at work, the stakes may seem really high. How often have you put off a challenging conversation because you were worried about how it would go? And isn’t it even harder now that work is increasingly taking place in the virtual world? Wouldn’t you like to be able to transform unpleasant emotions into powerful dialogue? Join Paula Staffeldt, seasoned leadership coach and corporate trainer, for an interactive taste of Crucial Conversations, based on the best-selling book and program.

You’ll discover:
• what makes a conversation crucial
• why these kinds of conversations are personally so difficult for you
• how to set the stage for a candid, respectful conversation, even when the stakes are high

Space for this training is limited, so register quick! Due to the interactive nature of this program, we are asking for cameras to remain on during the training. Please feel free to use a virtual background (Zoom has great pre-loaded options!). If you have not used a virtual background before, here is a quick how-to.

Career Competencies addressed: teamwork/collaboration; critical thinking/problem solving; digital technology; career management.

This program is open to all DU student employees and their supervisors!