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Three Proven Techniques for Managing Difficult Conversations

Thursday 30 July 2015
With Research Showing That Brits Are Not Properly Equipped for Dealing With Difficult Conversations in the Workplace, Martin Leuw Provides Seasoned Advice on How to Approach That Awkward Meeting
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The latest research from CMI has found that British managers are often ill-prepared for dealing with difficult conversations in the workplace due to a lack of training and appropriate experience.

Insights spoke to Martin Leuw, chairman of Incube8it and Clearswift and non-executive chairman of Leathwaite, to get his top tips for managing difficult conversations in the workplace.

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