LinguaTec: Communication Skills for Multicultural Companies  
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Delivering Bad News


Goal

Deliver bad news in a message that is clear and that minimizes distress on the part of the recipient.


Objectives

  • Convey bad news in a straightforward yet tactful style
  • Use a buffer to prepare the recipient for the bad news
  • Provide explanations that are direct and concise
  • Respond to the recipient's reactions with empathy, support and perspective

 

Methodology

Discussion, role plays and impromptu speaking exercises, group and pair activities

 

Enrollment

4-8 participants

 

Scheduling

2.5-hour seminar