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Crucial Conversations for Accountability

A two-day, in-person, instructor-led course that builds on the Crucial Conversations skills, helping you address violated expectations early and resolve accountability problems without damaging the relationship.

Cover of Crucial Accountability, the book the Sonoco course is based on.
Sonoco course content based on Crucial Accountability.

How this helps at work

Equips a leader to raise a missed commitment, understand why it happened, and agree on a next step — without the conversation turning into blame.

Who it is for

Graduates of Crucial Conversations. All employees could benefit from this course.

Prerequisite: Graduates of Crucial Conversations.

What you can develop

  • Hold anyone accountable, no matter their position or temperament
  • Provide compelling feedback that gets results and keeps relationships intact
  • Determine whether performance gaps come from a lack of ability or motivation
  • Motivate without using power by explaining specific, natural consequences
  • Manage technical projects without taking over
  • Move to action — agree on a plan, follow up, and manage new expectations

Format

Two days, in person, instructor-led.

About the content

This is a Sonoco course whose content is based on Crucial Accountability. You are taking part in Sonoco learning, not purchasing a book.