Difficult Conversations Question Title * 1. Who do you currently need to have a challenging or difficult conversation with at work? No one My boss or manager A peer or colleague A direct report Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Which of these topics best describes your most recent difficult conversation or the one you are about to have? Select as many as apply. Addressing lack of accountability Delivering a critical performance review Career frustration Negotiating for a raise or revising work priorities Apologizing Lack of clear direction Dealing with a difficult personality Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. How important are the following elements of having a difficult conversation? Not important at all Moderately important Very important Essential Preparing - taking time to think through the issues Preparing - taking time to think through the issues Not important at all Preparing - taking time to think through the issues Moderately important Preparing - taking time to think through the issues Very important Preparing - taking time to think through the issues Essential Understanding what outcome I would like to see Understanding what outcome I would like to see Not important at all Understanding what outcome I would like to see Moderately important Understanding what outcome I would like to see Very important Understanding what outcome I would like to see Essential Admitting my role in creating the challenge to begin with Admitting my role in creating the challenge to begin with Not important at all Admitting my role in creating the challenge to begin with Moderately important Admitting my role in creating the challenge to begin with Very important Admitting my role in creating the challenge to begin with Essential What else ensures success (please specify) Done
