New research shows HR trusts only 35% of managers to handle difficult conversations alone, and why avoidance, burnout, and ...

Performance reviews are a crucial part of any organization’s growth and success. They provide an opportunity to assess employee performance, set goals, and offer constructive feedback. However, not ...

If you experience antisemitism in your workplace, here is a self-advocacy guide to help. Thanks to the ADL for being a resource for this section. 1. Establish an environment for a mutually respectful ...

In a previous post, 10 steps were outlined on how to have a difficult conversation. Before actually having the conversation, a lot of work needs to go into preparing for the conversation. Specifically ...

When the world of work turned upside down in 2020, we quickly adapted to Zoom calls, Slack threads and digital whiteboards. At first, this newfound flexibility felt liberating. But as we settle into a ...

If you work with other people, it is only a matter of time until there is some form of interpersonal dissatisfaction, dysfunction, or conflict. These problems are rarely effectively resolved without ...

You don’t have to look far to see that public discourse has become a virtual war zone. Verbal assaults that would have been rare just a few years ago seem to be the new norm. And the nastiness is not ...

In the professional world, difficult conversations are inevitable. Whether it's delivering a negative performance review or discussing a potential layoff, the way these conversations are handled can ...

What tricky conversation have you been avoiding? Whether it’s about an uncollaborative team member, a demotivating ...

I was traveling in the days immediately following Oct. 7, 2023, and consequently had my TA teaching my doctoral research methods class that week. When I returned the following week, I started the ...

Address uncomfortable situations head-on by getting right to the point. Have a frank, respectful discussion where both parties speak frankly about the details of an ...

Difficult Dialogue events are panel conversations hosted by CU Boulder's Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) that bring together people to discuss challenging issues from their own perspectives.