Difficult Conversations
Work through tough topics like conflict, burnout, or misalignment—with clarity and care.
Navigating Difficult Conversations About Missed Deadlines
Learn how to address recurring missed deadlines with a team member through a constructive and empathetic conversation.
Navigating a Role Change Request
Learn how to request a role change due to team misalignment in a professional and constructive way.
Navigating Difficult Conversations: Declining a Request
Practice handling a situation where you need to decline a request you cannot support, while maintaining professionalism and clarity.
Disagreeing with Your Manager’s Technical Direction
Practice navigating a conversation where you disagree with your manager’s technical direction, aiming to reach a constructive outcome.
Escalating a Blocker to a Stakeholder with Urgency
Learn how to effectively escalate a critical blocker to a stakeholder, balancing urgency and clarity.
Backtracking on a Decision
Learn how to reverse a decision effectively while maintaining trust and clarity with your team.
Mediating Conflict Between Teammates
Practice mediating a conflict between two teammates to restore collaboration and trust.
Delivering Bad News About a Project Delay
Learn how to effectively communicate a project delay to your team and stakeholders with transparency and empathy.
Navigating Difficult Conversations: Promotion Readiness
Learn how to handle a conversation with a developer eager for promotion but who isn't quite ready yet.