| Below are work place scenarios that might warrant a difficult conversation along with suggestions on how to get started | Initiation: Open your one-on-one discussion with a statement to help remind you both that you have a working relationship based on a shared goal |
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| So if something is not working for you at work that your supervisor can influence, and it matters to you that it is not working, you will want to find your voice | When would be a good time? From these questions, you can move on and ask yourself the following:• If an outline helps you stay on track during your discussion, feel free to use it |
Then, switch roles and be yourself and rehearse again.
16| Conclusion: As with any meeting or involved discussion, you should summarize agreements, disagreements and action items | If you believe you have played no part in the problem, you are probably not being realistic |
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| I know how important the categorization project is to the department | During the discussion, you will perform two major activities: Communicate your ideas in a calm and logical manner and really listen not just hearing to what the other person is saying |
When you have a good idea of what to say and how you want to convey your message, let your supervisor know you would like to discuss an issue and request a time to do so.