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People Management & Personal Development

We Have to Talk - Navigating Difficult Workplace Conversations (On-Demand - CPABC)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR

Overview

In a recent Google search, dozens of books on the topic of crucial, fierce, important conversations were found. One common theme emerges from this literature – the fear of difficult conversations is often more stressful than the actual conversation.Think of a conversation you’ve been putting off. You know you should speak to someone, but you don’t. Maybe you’ve tried to have a conversation and it went badly. Or maybe you fear that talking will only make the situation worse. Why are you delaying it? What is causing the hesitation?

This half-day course places difficult conversations at the core of successful work relationships. The session will introduce a set of tools to prepare and deliver difficult conversations in a variety of settings.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Applicable for

Leaders and Managers who want to develop their ability to engage in difficult conversation to enhance their personal and career effectiveness.

Content

In this session you will: 

  • Identify the challenges of having difficult conversation 
  • Understand the distinction between a debate, discussion and dialogue 
  • Assess your conversation competencies 
  • Practise strategies to have successful conversations in difficult situations 
  • Evaluate the outcomes 
  • Action planning 

Course Content Created: July 2026

The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

Presenter

Dr. Shawn Ireland, MS, MA, Ed.D

About This Product

CPABC On-Demand Courses offer self-paced learning through recorded sessions from previously delivered live seminars. Where available, accompanying materials such as handouts or course notes are included. On-demand courses are eligible for verifiable CPD hours upon successful completion, and a certificate will be made available for download for your records.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as handouts, course notes or presentation slides.

How to get started

After completing your purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca. Log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click Go to Your Courses and Materials to access your Learning Center. Select your course title to begin.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Course Details
Cost
$210
Members
$235
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
3.5
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
5
Credits
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

People Management & Personal Development

We Have to Talk - Navigating Difficult Workplace Conversations (On-Demand - CPABC)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR
Course Details
Cost
$210
Members
$235
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
3.5
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
5
Credits

Overview

In a recent Google search, dozens of books on the topic of crucial, fierce, important conversations were found. One common theme emerges from this literature – the fear of difficult conversations is often more stressful than the actual conversation.Think of a conversation you’ve been putting off. You know you should speak to someone, but you don’t. Maybe you’ve tried to have a conversation and it went badly. Or maybe you fear that talking will only make the situation worse. Why are you delaying it? What is causing the hesitation?

This half-day course places difficult conversations at the core of successful work relationships. The session will introduce a set of tools to prepare and deliver difficult conversations in a variety of settings.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Applicable for

Leaders and Managers who want to develop their ability to engage in difficult conversation to enhance their personal and career effectiveness.

Content

In this session you will: 

  • Identify the challenges of having difficult conversation 
  • Understand the distinction between a debate, discussion and dialogue 
  • Assess your conversation competencies 
  • Practise strategies to have successful conversations in difficult situations 
  • Evaluate the outcomes 
  • Action planning 

Course Content Created: July 2026

The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

Presenter

Dr. Shawn Ireland, MS, MA, Ed.D

About This Product

CPABC On-Demand Courses offer self-paced learning through recorded sessions from previously delivered live seminars. Where available, accompanying materials such as handouts or course notes are included. On-demand courses are eligible for verifiable CPD hours upon successful completion, and a certificate will be made available for download for your records.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as handouts, course notes or presentation slides.

How to get started

After completing your purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca. Log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click Go to Your Courses and Materials to access your Learning Center. Select your course title to begin.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.