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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.

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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.