What will I be able to do after completing this course?

You’ll be able to approach difficult workplace conversations with greater confidence, keep discussions productive under pressure, manage emotional reactions constructively, and establish clear next steps.

Why does managing difficult conversations matter for managers today?

Managers and team leads regularly need to address workplace situations that can be difficult to discuss directly. Knowing how to prepare for these conversations, structure them clearly, and manage emotional reactions can help keep discussions productive and support better follow-through.

What makes this course different from other courses?

This course uses story-based eLearning to show how handling difficult conversations plays out in realistic workplace situations rather than focusing only on theory. You’ll explore preparation, tone, conversation structure, effective questioning, emotional steadiness, next steps, follow-up, and relationship repair.

Can I apply what I learn immediately at work?

Yes, the course focuses on practical workplace situations, so you can apply techniques for dealing with difficult conversations in your own management or team-lead context as you progress through the course.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Managing Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

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Managing Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

Ce cours fait partie de Spécialisation "Leadership Foundations"

Instructeur : LearnKartS

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4 modules

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Expérience recommandée

2 heures à compléter

Planning flexible

Apprenez à votre propre rythme

Ce que vous apprendrez

Recognize when a workplace conversation requires direct handling instead of avoidance.
Prepare for difficult conversations effectively, with a structured and professional mindset.
Structure conversations clearly so discussions stay focused and productive, even under pressure.
Close conversations with clear accountability and next steps, supporting stronger working relationships and effective follow-through.

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Catégorie : People Management
Catégorie : Composure
Catégorie : Communication
Catégorie : Self-Awareness
Catégorie : Trustworthiness
Catégorie : De-escalation Techniques
Catégorie : Relationship Management
Catégorie : Constructive Feedback
Catégorie : Accountability
Catégorie : Interpersonal Communications
Catégorie : Emotional Intelligence
Catégorie : Conflict Management
Catégorie : Empathy
Catégorie : Leadership
Catégorie : Active Listening
Catégorie : Communication Strategies
Catégorie : Rapport Building
Catégorie : Assertiveness
Catégorie : Tactfulness
Catégorie : Discussion Facilitation

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Difficult conversations are more than routine friction to manage; handling them effectively can help strengthen workplace relationships. This intermediate-level course helps you understand realistic workplace scenarios and build practical skills for managing difficult conversations that can affect workplace relationships, using a story-based eLearning format.

Built for first-time managers, team leads, and mid-level managers, it moves beyond general workplace communication to teach practical approaches for handling difficult conversations that you can immediately use. In this course, you'll learn to recognize when a conversation necessitates direct handling, prepare confidently, structure discussions in order to stay productive under pressure, manage emotional reactions without escalating tension, and close with clear next steps. At the same time, you'll explore effective questioning, follow-up, and ways to repair working relationships after difficult conversations. By the end, you’ll be able to handle difficult workplace conversations confidently, manage emotions constructively, and close with clear next steps. Enroll now and lead every difficult conversation with confidence.

Explore why difficult conversations are often avoided, what makes them challenging, and common avoidance patterns. Learn how to prepare your mindset and set the right stage for a constructive conversation.

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4 vidéos2 lectures1 devoir

4 vidéosTotal 13 minutes

Why We Avoid Difficult Conversations4 minutes
What Makes a Conversation Genuinely Difficult3 minutes
What You Need to Walk In With (And What to Leave At the Door)3 minutes
How to Set the Stage Before the First Word3 minutes

2 lecturesTotal 10 minutes

Common Avoidance Patterns to Watch For5 minutes
Key Takeaways5 minutes

1 devoirTotal 12 minutes

Checkpoint Quiz12 minutes

Learn how to structure difficult conversations, set the right tone, and ask questions that encourage honest responses. Develop techniques to stay calm and focused when emotions run high.

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4 vidéos2 lectures1 devoir

4 vidéosTotal 13 minutes

Why Most Difficult Conversations Go Off the Rails3 minutes
What a Clear Conversation Structure Looks Like3 minutes
The Questions That Get You the Truth, Not Just an Answer3 minutes
How to Stay Steady When Emotions Run High3 minutes

2 lecturesTotal 10 minutes

Setting the Right Tone Before You Begin5 minutes
Key Takeaways5 minutes

1 devoirTotal 12 minutes

Checkpoint Quiz12 minutes

Learn how to set clear next steps, build effective follow-up habits, and ensure commitments turn into action. Develop strategies to repair relationships, address unresolved concerns, and close the loop effectively.

Inclus

4 vidéos2 lectures1 devoir

4 vidéosTotal 13 minutes

Why Conversations Fall Apart After They End4 minutes
Getting to a Real Agreement, Not Just a Truce3 minutes
Repairing the Relationship, Not Just the Problem3 minutes
Closing the Loop, Not Just the Conversation4 minutes

2 lecturesTotal 10 minutes

The Follow-Up Habit That Makes It Stick5 minutes
Key Takeaways5 minutes

1 devoirTotal 12 minutes

Checkpoint Quiz12 minutes

Consolidate your learning through bonus content, a Proficiency Quiz, and course completion. Reflect on your progress and identify practical ways to continue developing your communication skills.

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1 vidéo1 lecture1 devoir

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This course is designed for first-time managers, team leads, and mid-level managers looking to strengthen their approach to dealing with difficult conversations in the workplace.

Yes, after completing this managing difficult conversations training, you'll receive a Coursera course completion certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile or resume to showcase your workplace communication and Conflict Management skills.

Learning to handle difficult conversations effectively can strengthen your workplace communication and people-management capabilities. These skills can help you approach challenging situations more confidently, improve how you handle conversations under pressure, and maintain productive working relationships.

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