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 ...

Ang Brennan is head of learning and talent at Insights. Research conducted among hybrid teams shows that one-third of U.S. hybrid workers would like more one-on-one time with their managers to get ...

It's common to encounter difficult coworkers but you can try to engage them in a positive, frank conversation focused on ...

Difficult discussions often bring tension and uncomfortable silences. People struggle to find the right words when emotions ...

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 ...

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 ...

Learn about the rise of “dry-chatting” and how AI is becoming a rehearsal partner for modern communication, especially before ...

Many of us have had difficult conversations that provoke anxiety, and we may dread the ones we need to have — with a family member about political issues when we disagree; with a supervisor about ...

As lawyers, many of us tend to avoid difficult conversations. Although by nature, we are professional communicators — arguing a case in court, negotiating a business deal, and advising clients are ...

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 ...