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Difficult Conversations

Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Whether you’re addressing performance issues, enhancing accountability, or improving team dynamics, this training session will equip your team with the skills and tools to manage challenging conversations with confidence and clarity.

This training explores how to tackle difficult conversations, particularly those that focus on accountability and performance. We’ll dive into proven techniques and frameworks to ensure these interactions foster growth and improvement, not resentment.

Learning outcomes

  • Understanding accountability – learn the crucial role of accountability in leadership and how to address it in ways that encourage growth
  • Cultural transformation – ways to create an environment where accountability thrives and improves team relationships with clear, kind communication
  • When and how – know the best times and places for these conversations to ensure they’re constructive and impactful
  • Practical tools for success– use the SORT IT framework to structure your conversations and create positive, actionable outcomes.

With the right approach, these conversations can become opportunities for growth, alignment, and better outcomes for you, your colleagues, and your school. This course is designed for staff at all levels to make these conversations easier and more effective, whether dealing with a performance issue, resolving conflict, or simply keeping people accountable.

Audience: This training is suitable for all staff.

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Tickets

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Difficult Conversations – Member Ticket
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£ 50.00
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Difficult Conversations – Non-member Ticket
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£ 75.00
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Event Details

Date

Monday, October 5, 2026

Time

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm BST
Non-Member Price
£75+VAT
Member Price
£50+VAT

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