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SUMMARY:Difficult Conversations: Strategies for Challenging Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Whether sharing bad news with a client\, providing corrective action\, or talking with a colleague about an uncomfortable issue\, difficult conversations are typically stressful and often take a large mental and emotional toll. Many people avoid difficult conversations for these reasons\, or find themselves ill prepared when they must have them. Yet\, the ability to handle difficult conversations respectfully and professionally is one of the most important skills for success in the workplace. This workshop will review the key elements of preparing for\, conducting\, and concluding difficult conversations. Participants will leave with a set of tools to help ensure that difficult conversations are productive\, professional\, and respectful for all involved. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nDescribe how to prepare for the next difficult conversation you encounter\nIdentify when and how to conduct a difficult conversation\nList some tools to help you in your difficult conversations\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, case study exercises\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically \n\n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nTypes of Difficult Conversations\nOur Natural Responses to Difficult Conversations\nDetermining if a Conversation is Necessary\nHow to Stop Avoiding the Interaction\nHow to Prepare for the Difficult Conversation\nKey Skills and Strategies for Engaging\nWhat to Do If They Won’t Engage\nConcluding the Conversation\nKeys for Delivering Bad News\nHow to be Open to Receiving the Difficult Conversation\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop applicable to both employees and managers. \n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \nParticipants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event. \nPlease note\, payment is required in order to receive the login details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAuthor: Andrew Wychnenka\nAndrew is a conflict management professional with over a decade of experience in delivering conflict management services such as mediation\, coaching\, and training in a variety of sectors. He is passionate about helping people understand conflict and find solutions to problems that seem insurmountable on their own. He has a bachelor’s degree in Conflict Resolution Studies and Psychology and holds a Chartered Mediator designation through the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada. He has conducted over 100 mediation processes in court\, family\, workplace\, and community settings\, and has over 18 years of service as a leader in the Canadian military\, which includes a deployment to Afghanistan. He also spent five years as a conflict management expert for a government department where he offered internal mediation services\, training\, and group processes. Andrew believes that a having a mindset that focuses on seeking understanding is the key to resolving conflict. As a facilitator\, he is passionate about making the content of a workshop relatable through practical examples and dialogue among participants.
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CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:The Board of Trade’s Case Law Review\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Location: Harbourview Room at the Delta Hotel\, 120 Water Street\, St. John’s \nDescription: \nThe Board of Trade is hosting its annual Case Law Review seminar in the areas of labour and employment law. This full-day in-person event will include recent updates in the law\, in-depth presentations\, and a roundtable question-and-answer session. The roundtable discussion will represent varying perspectives\, including employer side\, labour side\, as well as a neutral arbitration view. \nThis year’s presenters and panellists will include numerous practicing members from the labour and employment bar\, including counsel from Stewart McKelvey\, McInnes Cooper\, Cox & Palmer\, McNab\, Fagan\, & Murphy\, and O’Dea Earle Injury Lawyers. \nThe event is open to both legal and non-legal professionals to stay current with the evolving landscape of employment law and labour relations\, as well as network with other professionals in human resources and relevant fields. \nThere will be four sessions between the morning and afternoon\, and Law Society members are free to submit their attendance at the event for up to 4.0 hours of CPD credit. \nThe event is open to both Board of Trade members and non-members to attend. Breakfast\, lunch\, and refreshments are provided as part of the day’s programming. \nIf you’re interested and wish to discuss the event\, please contact Shane Hickey\, Director of Employer Advisors at shickey@bot.nf.ca or at 709-726-2961. \nEvent details\, pricing\, and registration information available here: \nhttps://members.stjohnsbot.ca/events/details/2026-case-law-review-4558 \n 
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/the-board-of-trades-case-law-review-2026/
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