Tech Leadership: Difficult Conversations, Feedback and Conflict

A One-Day Workshop for Tech Leaders

Master the essential skills every tech leader needs to navigate challenging situations with confidence and effectiveness.

Tech Leadership Workshop

Success Stories

"I was so impressed with the impact the program made that we expanded it to a different audience in the following year. The customisation Andrew made to the content really made it stick with our team."

Justin Gould
Head of Technology

"The mindsets and models around Difficult Conversations, such as poor performance, have helped me be more confident and successful in handling them. I find myself referring back to the discussions we have that provided clarity and useful perspectives."

Barry Scott
Engineering Manager - Mobile apps

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The Challenge of Difficult Conversations in Tech Leadership

Common Challenges

  • Avoiding necessary feedback due to fear of confrontation
  • Struggling to deliver constructive criticism effectively
  • Dealing with team conflicts that hinder productivity
  • Feeling unprepared for performance management conversations
  • Finding it hard to maintain composure during tense interactions

Our Solution: Practical Skills for Real-World Scenarios

  • Proven frameworks for navigating difficult conversations
  • Techniques for delivering impactful feedback (SBI Model)
  • Strategies for effective conflict resolution (PAUSE Model)
  • Practical exercises to build confidence and skill
  • Tools to foster a culture of open communication and feedback

Why Choose Our Workshop?

FeatureOur WorkshopOther Leadership Training
FocusTech-specific leadershipGeneric leadership principles
FormatInteractive, hands-on workshopLectures and theory-heavy
Duration1 intensive dayMultiple weeks or months
Cost$995 - $1,495$3,000 - $5,000+
Practical ToolsImmediate implementationTheoretical frameworks

What You'll Learn

Difficult Conversations

Learn how to approach and navigate difficult conversations with confidence. Discover frameworks for preparing, conducting, and following up on challenging discussions.

  • Understanding the psychology behind difficult conversations
  • Preparing for challenging discussions
  • Techniques for maintaining composure
  • Strategies for de-escalation

Effective Feedback

Master the art of giving and receiving feedback that drives growth and improvement. Learn how to deliver feedback that is specific, actionable, and well-received.

  • The SBI (Situation, Behavior, Impact) feedback model
  • Balancing positive and constructive feedback
  • Creating a feedback-rich culture
  • Receiving feedback with grace and openness

Conflict Resolution

Develop skills to identify, address, and resolve conflicts in the workplace. Learn to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy conflict and how to transform the latter into productive discussions.

  • Understanding different conflict styles
  • The PAUSE model for conflict resolution
  • Mediating conflicts between team members
  • Building a culture that embraces healthy conflict

Practical Application

Put theory into practice through interactive exercises, role-playing, and real-world scenarios. Leave with actionable tools and frameworks you can implement immediately.

  • Interactive role-playing exercises
  • Case studies from tech industry
  • Personal action planning
  • Ongoing support resources

Who Should Attend

Tech/Team Leads

Learn to build trust and manage your team effectively. Foster more collaborations across different teams and disciplines, and confidently communicate tech to non-tech audiences.

Principal & Staff Engineers

Learn to build strong relationships and trust to lead. Influence and set the technical direction for your teams, and nurture team talent through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Engineering Managers

Learn to delegate work and empower others, influence stakeholders whilst balancing strategic business and engineering objectives, and effectively guide your team toward a shared vision.

Workshop Format

8

Hours of Focused Learning

Deep dive into practical frameworks and techniques for handling difficult conversations, feedback, and conflict.

6

Months of Access

To additional online leadership training material to help you continue your learning journey. Access to workshop material for life.

18

Participants Maximum

Small group size ensures personalized attention, meaningful interactions, and ample opportunities to practice new skills.

What's Included

  • Comprehensive workshop materials and frameworks
  • Interactive exercises and role-playing scenarios
  • Personalized action plan for applying your learnings
  • 6 months access to our online learning platform
  • Post-workshop 1:1 coaching session
  • Lifetime access to our alumni community

Can't Make the Workshop? Continue Your Learning Online

Explore the Tech Leaders Launchpad online platform. Access self-paced courses, join a vibrant community, and benefit from live Q&A sessions to accelerate your leadership growth anytime, anywhere.

Workshop Agenda

Difficult Conversations and Conflict Challenges

9:00 AM
Welcome & Understanding the Core Issues
Why difficult conversations, feedback, and conflict are crucial skills for tech leaders.
10:00 AM
Difficult Conversations Framework
Learning a structured approach to prepare for and conduct challenging discussions. Role-playing.
11:30 AM
Effective Feedback Techniques (SBI Model)
Mastering the Situation-Behavior-Impact model for clear, actionable feedback. Practice sessions.
1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
2:00 PM
Conflict Resolution Strategies (PAUSE Model)
Understanding conflict styles and applying the PAUSE model to navigate disagreements productively.
3:30 PM
Integrating the Skills
Applying learned frameworks to complex, real-world tech leadership scenarios. Group discussions.
4:30 PM
Action Planning & Wrap-up
Creating a personal action plan and committing to applying these skills.

Your Facilitator

Andrew Murphy

Andrew Murphy

Andrew is a former software developer who has held various leadership positions in consultancies and SaaS companies like Linktree. With the right support, Andrew believes that everyone can become the leader they want to be, which is why he now focuses on teaching those skills via his company Tech Leaders Launchpad.

By sharing his experiences, tools, and techniques, Andrew equips emerging and new tech leaders with the necessary skills for success in the modern workplace.

Investment & Value

Workshop Investment

See location cards below for specific pricing (Early Bird available!)

What You Gain

  • Confidence in handling difficult conversations
  • Skill in delivering effective feedback (SBI)
  • Strategies for resolving workplace conflicts (PAUSE)
  • Comprehensive workshop materials & frameworks
  • 1:1 post-workshop coaching session
  • 6 months access to online learning platform
  • Lifetime access to our alumni community

Limited Time Offer

Register for an upcoming workshop and receive a complimentary 60-minute 1:1 coaching session (valued at $500) focused on your specific communication challenges.

Limited to the first 5 registrations per workshop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Upcoming Workshop Locations

Auckland

New Zealand

Monday, June 9, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NZST

Auckland, New Zealand

Pricing

Early Bird:

NZ$995

Regular:

NZ$1,395

Refunds available up to 7 days before event

Wellington

New Zealand

Early Bird ends in: 0d 0h

Thursday, June 12, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NZST

Wellington, New Zealand

Pricing

Early Bird:

NZ$995

Regular:

NZ$1,395

Refunds available up to 7 days before event

Melbourne

Australia

Early Bird ends in: 0d 0h

Thursday, July 17, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST

Melbourne, Australia

Pricing

Early Bird:

A$995

Regular:

A$1,395

Refunds available up to 7 days before event

Sydney

Australia

Early Bird ends in: 0d 0h

Monday, October 6, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST

Sydney, Australia

Pricing

Early Bird:

A$995

Regular:

A$1,395

Refunds available up to 7 days before event

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Private Workshop

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Pricing

$800 - $1,500 per person

Final price depends on group size

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