“Crucial Conversations” in the Boardroom: Managing the “Elephant in the Room”

Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 7:00am - 9:00am

A “crucial conversation” is one where stakes are high, opinions vary and emotions run strong--and they occur every day in boardrooms, with greatly varying degrees of success. Is your boardroom one where discussions are direct and candid, where people feel safe to talk about anything necessary? Do all the cards get put on the table, allowing for the best decisions to be made, the best solutions found? Or is the environment such that conversation is sometimes restricted, constricted or tense; leading to withholding of opinions and ineffective decisions?
Come to this breakfast and explore:

• The components of a crucial conversation
• The skills and abilities needed to ensure healthy and successful debate & resolution
• Real-life examples of crucial conversations and the path to successful outcomes
• What to do when the internal issues become public
• How to be sure that external communications don’t derail constructive internal communications

Walk away with some new ideas—and tools—for handling the difficult and important conversations in the boardroom!

Peter Farrell Chairman & CEO ResMed, Inc.

Richard Eppel President Strategic Momentum, Inc.

Bill Trumpfheller President Nuffer, Smith, Tucker PR

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