Difficult Conversations Planner
Use this planner before any conversation that matters but feels uncomfortable: performance, conduct, redundancy, interpersonal conflict, or any situation where honest words are needed. The quality of your preparation determines the quality of the conversation.
A structured prep sheet for any difficult conversation: performance, conduct, conflict, or change. Covers your intended outcome, the other person's likely perspective, your opening sentence, escalation fallback, and how to close with clarity.
A practical resource to use with your team
The preview shows the Growth Performance resource format. Download the full planner to work through the sections listed below, on screen or on paper.
What is inside the Difficult Conversations Planner
- The Conversation
- My Outcome
- Their Perspective
- The Facts
- My Opening
- Managing Difficulty
- Closing with Clarity
- After the Conversation
Who it is for
The Difficult Conversations Planner is designed for managers, leaders and coaches preparing for one-to-ones, development conversations and coaching sessions.
How to use it
Download the Difficult Conversations Planner, print it or open it on screen, and work through each section. It is a practical planner you can use straight away and reuse as often as you need.
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What is the Difficult Conversations Planner?
Use this planner before any conversation that matters but feels uncomfortable: performance, conduct, redundancy, interpersonal conflict, or any situation where honest words are needed. The quality of your preparation determines the quality of the conversation.
What is included in the Difficult Conversations Planner?
The Difficult Conversations Planner covers The Conversation, My Outcome, Their Perspective, The Facts, My Opening, Managing Difficulty, Closing with Clarity, After the Conversation.
Who is the Difficult Conversations Planner for?
The Difficult Conversations Planner is designed for managers, leaders and coaches preparing for one-to-ones, development conversations and coaching sessions.
Is the Difficult Conversations Planner free to download?
Yes. The Difficult Conversations Planner is a free planner from Growth Performance. You can download and print it instantly, with no payment required.
How do I use the Difficult Conversations Planner?
Download the Difficult Conversations Planner, print it or open it on screen, and work through each section. It is designed as a practical planner you can use straight away and reuse as often as you need.