Tips for Having Difficult Conversations with Employees
The ability to have difficult conversations, and to make those conversations both effective and productive, is an essential skill for any good manager. Most of us instinctually avoid unpleasant situations and conflict, particularly in the workplace where we spend a large portion of our waking hours. Remember, though, that avoiding a tough conversation won’t make the problem at hand go away; in fact, avoidance often makes the situation worse.
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