Mastering Difficult Conversations In the Workplace: Assertiveness Without Abrasiveness
Assertiveness is a key element of career success. Yet for women, there is often a fine line between assertiveness and abrasiveness. Women who display assertive, outspoken and confident qualities can be perceived negatively whereas similar behaviors are seen more positively when displayed by men.
How can women be assertive and manage difficult conversations in the workplace? What behaviors should both women and men model? How can women and men improve their ways of working together and form successful partnerships?
In partnership with KPMG UK, HBA Europe will explore how leaders can be effective at mastering key and difficult conversations with a panel of leading experts moderated by professor Hilary Thomas, chief medical advisor, KPMG.
Panelists include:
• Stephen Frost, coach, an international expert on diversity and inclusion
• Zoe Young, PhD, Half the Sky Ltd, a specialist in improving outcomes for women in work
• Alison James, a UK and Ireland board member at Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices
• Jason Ghaboos, a key contributor to the Murray Edwards Collaborating with Men report
• Thekla Morenroth, PhD, a research fellow on gender psychology
Agenda
6:30 - 7:00 PM Registration, networking drinks and canapes
7:00 - 7:15 PM HBA Europe and KPMG welcome
7:15 - 7:45 PM Presentations from individual panel members
7:45 - 8:45 PM Panel discussion and Q&A
8:45 - 9:30 PM Networking drinks
Special instructions: Tube Station: Five-minute walk from Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) and 10-minute walk from Poplar (DLR). Public car parks are sign posted in Canary Wharf.
Registration information
Event is open to: HBA members and nonmembers
Online registration deadline: November 27, 2017
Onsite (walk-in) registration: Is allowed
This event is nonrefundable.
Learning Objectives
1. Recognize that similar communication styles between women and men can be interpreted differently
2. Understand techniques to approach a difficult conversation
3. Adapt your communication style for different situations and audiences
Featured Speakers
Jason
Ghaboos
Deputy director of PBS work operations,
Home Office
Thekla
Morgenroth
Post doctoral research fellow of social and organizational psychology,
Pricing
| Regular registration | €26.00 / $30.00 | €39.00 / $45.00 |
Members receive up to 50 percent discount
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