How to discuss difficult subjects at work
We live in strange times. There are so many issues that divide us as a society, it’s impossible to avoid them creeping into the workplace.
We live in strange times. There are so many issues that divide us as a society, it’s impossible to avoid them creeping into the workplace.
Most of us work under high pressure, a minor incident can start a full-blown argument, but remember to make your point without making enemies.
We’ve all had discussions that were going along quite nicely, then suddenly everything stops dead. Like cutting the power while watching a movie. What happened?
Perhaps somebody threw in a verbal grenade: a conversation stopper.
This is a useful weapon when debates go off-topic or emotions are overheating and you want to re-focus everyone’s attention.
Here are 10 of the top conversation stoppers you need to avoid