The Difficult Conversation Toolkit: Communication Skills That Work
1-Day Professional Development Workshop
Overview
Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of leadership, management, and professional practice.
This workshop provides leaders, managers, and senior staff with practical communication skills, strategies, and approaches that support productive conversations, stronger relationships, and positive workplace outcomes.
Who Should Attend
Organisational Leaders
Business Leaders
Managers
Team Leaders
HR Professionals
People & Culture Teams
Community Leaders
Educational Leaders
Supervisors
Senior Staff
What You Will Learn
Professional Communication and Universal Wellbeing
Communication Styles and Psychological Safety
Body Language and Non-Verbal Communication
Active Listening and Minimal Encouragers
Paraphrasing and Reflective Communication
Advanced Influencing Skills
Planning Difficult Conversations
Communication Across Diverse Groups
Managing Differences and Conflict Constructively
Creating Positive Communication Outcomes
Investment
Included in Your Registration
✔ Confidential Universal Wellbeing Evaluation ($300 Value)
✔ Practice Resources and Implementation Tools ($750 Value)
✔ Certificate of Participation
Workshop Details
Location: Auckland or Hamilton | Delivery: Face-to-Face & Interactive Online
Duration: 9.30 am–4.00 pm | 3 September 2026 & 5 November 2026
$500 NZD + GST per person
Group rates available for four or more participants.

