Join us with Louisa Clarke, Founder of Confidently There, to talk about conflict and face difficult conversations in the workplace. In this episode, we will discuss how conflict is a normal and healthy part of human relationships and how having difficult discussions can help to be more productive in the workplace.
Clarke highlights the repercussions of avoiding difficult conversations or not handling them effectively in the workplace. Some individuals may feel apprehensive about making mistakes since they fear the consequences that come with it. Alternatively, they may feel that they lack an avenue to discuss the challenges they encounter, which could result in dissatisfaction and the loss of valuable team members.
Some of the alternatives we think we can do is become a lovely, warm, and sweet person, but these characteristics don’t necessarily fill the expectation or the challenge of bringing up difficult conversations. It is important to create a kind environment, to create a real connection, and to allow spaces for people to be seen and heard.
If you want to learn more about handling tricky talks and getting better at it, we recommend to listening to the full podcast episode here. It’s a great way to pick up practical tips on being better at managing conflicts at work. Tune in and discover how to make your workplace a better, more open space where everyone can talk things out.
