In this interview I speak with…
Lincoln an employee who has offered to share his insights about the ‘Necessary Conversation’ from an employee perspective.
Summary of Lincoln’s comments/insights:
It’s important in the conversation for the employee to have:
Ownership of the decisions made
The ability to contribute and express their insights, desires and concerns
In this interview I speak with… Matt Connell. Currently: General Manager People & Culture Multicultural Community Services Geelong.
Some of Matt’s take away top tips:
Appreciating the skills of an Accredited Mediator:
There is a difference between formal mediation and ‘having a chat’ with a staff member Being able to have a structured conversation as part of a formal conflict resolution approach
The ability to listen effectively
In this interview I speak with…
Michael Sims. Currently: Academic Lead, University of Tasmania
In the discipline of Agriculture and Food Systems in conjunction with the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Some of Michael’s take away top tips:
Having effective communication skills are crucial in dynamic environments with lots of distractions
The Coach (Leader/Manager) is a role model and needs to prepare for the conversation and set the right tone
