UCL Human Resources -

OSD Courses - The Open Programme

Breakthrough Conversations

Participants:
All staff with leadership and management responsibilities.

Pre-requisites:
None

Overview:
" The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place"
(George Bernard Shaw).

This workshop will explore some of the key behaviours and skills required by leaders and managers to engage in 'breakthrough conversations' with direct reports, colleagues or line managers on a variety of uncomfortable and sensitive issues at work - i.e. performance concerns, inappropriate comments etc. The workshop will focus on both the 'what' and the 'how', providing attendees with the tools, techniques and confidence to speak with clarity, courage and respect in order to create effective and quality interactions, enhanced teamwork and ultimately high performance.

Aim:
To explore what is required in terms of behaviours and practice in order to engage in 'breakthrough conversations' and get the best out of people at work, by using an assertive, sensitive and respectful approach.

Workshop Objectives:
By the end of the programme attendees will be able to:

Identify some typical and uncomfortable work situations that may require a breakthrough conversation
Describe their leadership role in terms of tackling these issues head on, the benefits and the consequences of not doing so
Describe how to 'manage self' effectively when faced with having to engage in a breakthrough conversation
Describe and demonstrate the skills, behaviours and differing approaches that may be required when engaging in breakthrough conversations, in order to achieve positive outcomes
Describe and demonstrate how to 'script' and engage in a breakthrough conversation

UCL Management Competencies addressed:

Addresses challenges and manages change in support of corporate and local objectives
Provides leadership, direction and feedback on team and individual objectives
Facilitates training and the development of an appropriate skills base within the team
Encourages personal development and helps others to learn
Fosters two way communication and effective team-working
Demonstrates a commitment to (and promotes) equality and diversity ensuring UCL is an inclusive environment in which individuals are respected and unacceptable behaviours challenged

Preparation: None

Related resources:
Desktop Learning topics

Date, time and venue: 0.5 day workshop

Facilitator: Kass Jaffer

Cost: Free for all staff on the UCL payroll

How to book: Booking Form

OSD Course Contact: Vathani Mariampillai

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