The Performance Conversation workshop

Performance conversations are the backbone of effective leadership and organizational success. When done well, they drive employee engagement, foster innovation, and create psychologically safe workplaces. Yet, managers often struggle with these conversations, especially when addressing difficult topics or delivering constructive feedback. This 2-day, highly interactive workshop equips managers with practical tools to transform performance conversations into opportunities for growth, alignment, and innovation. Through hands-on activities, real-world scenarios, and engaging discussions, leaders will learn to build trust, navigate difficult dialogues, and harness the potential of their teams to achieve organizational excellence.

Day 1

Module 1: Psychology of Performance Conversations

Module 2: Learning Conversations and Psychological Safety

Module 3: Mastering Feedback Conversations

Module 4: Setting Goals that Inspire and Align

Module 5: Coaching Conversations for Growth and Development

Module 6: Navigating Difficult Conversations

Module 7: Driving Diversity of Thought and Inclusion

Module 8: Sustaining Performance Excellence

Day 2

Designer & Lead Trainer: Dr Brendan J Gomez

Knowing How to do Performance Conversations Matter at Work

Challenges: Employees often fear voicing concerns and feedback. This stifles innovation and safety.

Our Solution: Our workshops equip managers with tools to foster trust, facilitate constructive feedback, and embrace diversity of thought. We specialize in safety-critical environments, ensuring all voices are heard and valued.

Performance Conversations at Work

Transforming Workplaces with Joy and Wellbeing

How Can We Use Performance Conversations?

Performance conversations serve several purposes:

  1. Feedback: Providing constructive feedback on an employee’s performance, highlighting areas of strength and areas for improvement.

  2. Goal Setting: Setting clear and achievable goals aligned with organizational objectives and the individual’s career aspirations.

  3. Coaching: Supporting the employee in their professional development journey, offering guidance, resources, and mentorship to help them grow and excel in their role.

  4. Performance Review: Conducting formal evaluations of the employee’s performance over a specific period, discussing achievements, challenges, and opportunities for growth.

  5. Difficult Conversations: Addressing sensitive or challenging topics such as poor performance, behavioral issues, conflicts, or career stagnation with empathy and professionalism.

What We Will Learn to Drive Success

Performance conversations is the cornerstone of success for leaders – provides transformational tools for effective communication towards the success of organizations.

Our workshop dives deep into the art of performance conversations, equipping leaders with the tools they need to navigate difficult dialogues, provide constructive feedback, offer empowering coaching sessions, and foster psychological safety within their teams.

  1. You will discover the power of authentic dialogue as we explore techniques for addressing challenging topics with confidence and empathy.

  2. You will learn to harness the potential of feedback conversations to drive growth and development within your organization.

  3. You will master the art of coaching conversations, unlocking the full potential of your team members and inspiring them to reach new heights.

  4. You will create psychological safety – an environment where team members feel safe to express themselves, take risks, and contribute their best work.

Join us as we empower leaders to cultivate a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement that unleashes a new era of productivity and innovation.

A group of people are engaged in a collaborative meeting in an office setting. A woman stands pointing at a whiteboard with drawings and notes while holding a tablet. Two other women are seated, facing the standing woman, and appear to be attentively listening. The room is well-lit through a large window, and there are some plants and office supplies visible on the table.
A group of people are engaged in a collaborative meeting in an office setting. A woman stands pointing at a whiteboard with drawings and notes while holding a tablet. Two other women are seated, facing the standing woman, and appear to be attentively listening. The room is well-lit through a large window, and there are some plants and office supplies visible on the table.
Two people engage in a discussion near a whiteboard. One person is writing or pointing on the board which contains colorful sticky notes and flowchart-like diagrams with words like 'Engagement', 'Event', and 'Social Wall' connected by arrows.
Two people engage in a discussion near a whiteboard. One person is writing or pointing on the board which contains colorful sticky notes and flowchart-like diagrams with words like 'Engagement', 'Event', and 'Social Wall' connected by arrows.

Transformative experience! Our workplace has never felt more inclusive and empowering thanks to Dr Brendan.

Alex J

★★★★★