Summary
Managers shape performance, engagement, clarity, accountability, and team culture. This course develops practical management capability in Difficult Conversations so leaders can guide people more effectively and handle everyday management situations with confidence. In this Difficult Conversations Training Course in Davao (Leadership & Management), participants build practical capability in Difficult Conversations with focus on preparation, emotional control, constructive dialogue, and resolution. The programme is designed for organisations in Davao that want better execution quality, clearer judgement, and sustained practical application.
Instead of abstract concepts, this course concentrates on applied Difficult Conversations in the workplace: what successful adoption requires, where frequent challenges arise, and how to apply new approaches from day one after the session.
Audience
- new and experienced managers
- high-potential professionals moving into leadership roles
- team leaders and supervisors
- functional managers responsible for performance and people development
- leaders who need stronger consistency in communication, accountability, and coaching
Learning Outcomes
- recognise common management mistakes and respond more constructively
- apply practical management approaches in live team situations
- handle performance, feedback, and accountability conversations more effectively
- handle Difficult Conversations with more clarity, composure, and fairness
- set expectations and communicate with greater clarity
- translate leadership intent into day-to-day action
- improve team coordination, motivation, and follow-through
Agenda / Modules
Module 1: Understanding tension and triggers
- why Difficult Conversations become unproductive
- triggers, assumptions, and communication breakdowns
- separating issue, emotion, and intent
Module 2: Preparing for the conversation
- clarifying the purpose and desired outcome
- choosing timing, setting, and evidence
- preparing messages that are clear but respectful
Module 3: Running the discussion constructively
- using language that keeps the discussion constructive
- balancing directness with empathy
- asking questions and listening for understanding
Module 4: Responding to reactions
- responding to defensiveness, silence, or escalation
- staying calm and focused under pressure
- keeping the conversation anchored to facts and outcomes
Module 5: Resolution and follow-through
- agreeing next steps and accountability
- documenting outcomes where needed
- using the discussion to strengthen trust and clarity
Business Benefits
- stronger manager capability and team leadership quality
- more consistent people management across teams
- fewer unresolved issues and stronger quality of difficult workplace conversations
- better engagement and performance conversations
- improved confidence in challenging management situations
- clearer expectations, communication, and accountability
What’s Included
- manager-focused workshop with practical scenarios and discussion
- materials that support application after the course
- tools and frameworks for everyday leadership and people decisions
- reflection exercises and action planning
- optional tailoring to management level, function, or team context
FAQs
1. Who should attend this Difficult Conversations course?
This programme is designed for professionals, managers, and teams who need stronger practical capability in Difficult Conversations. Attendance criteria can flex depending on role type, experience level, and team context.
2. Can the course be tailored for our organisation in Davao?
Yes. The programme can be adapted to your industry, internal terminology, systems, policies, examples, and team challenges so the learning is more directly usable after the workshop.
3. Is this course suitable for mixed-function groups?
In the majority of cases, yes. The workshop can be run for a single function or for mixed groups where collaboration across roles is important.
4. Does the course include practical exercises?
Yes. Depending on the format, the course can include practical exercises, facilitated case analysis, individual reflection, and team-based application.
5. Can this be delivered virtually as well as in person?
Yes. Choose from in-person sessions in Davao, live online delivery, or private corporate training for teams based in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.