"Savoir travailler"
(Knowing how to work)
KEYNOTE MODULES
1. Outcome
By the end of this workshop, managers will be able to…

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Handle difficult conversations without escalating conflict
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Correct behaviour without damaging trust
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Give feedback that is clear, calm, and defensible
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Maintain authority without intimidation
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Navigate emotional employees without becoming emotional themselves
2. Structure
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Short, focused teaching segments (not lectures)
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Real workplace scenarios (not theory)
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Facilitated discussion and reflection
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Practical language frameworks managers can reuse
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Optional role-play or case walk-throughs (depending on audience maturit
3. Duration
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Half-day (3–4 hours) workshop
4. Takeaways
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A practical conversation framework for difficult discussions
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Language templates managers can use immediately
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A manager’s self-check for emotional escalation
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A summary handout reinforcing key principles
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Increased confidence in handling conflict respectfully and legally
5. Who its for
This workshop is ideal for
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Line managers and supervisors
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New or emerging leaders
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Technical specialists promoted into management
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Managers who struggle with difficult conversations
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Organisations wanting to reduce grievances and disciplinary fallout