How I Work Atlassian’s Dom Price says ‘difficult conversations’ can be easy if you know how
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Nov 13, 2024 
Dom Price, a Work Futurist at Atlassian and former Director at Deloitte, shares insights on navigating tough conversations in the workplace. He highlights common pitfalls that make discussions harder and offers practical tricks to ease anxiety. Dom emphasizes the importance of thematic preparation and open-ended questions to foster engaging dialogues. He also explores the balance between preparedness and spontaneity, and how reframing difficult topics can transform them into growth opportunities.
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Delayed Feedback Regret
- Dom Price hesitated to give feedback during a workshop, fearing negative perception.
- He later regretted it when the facilitator wished he had spoken up sooner.
Psychological Safety Requires Action
- Talking about psychological safety isn't enough; action is key.
- The cancel culture creates fear of speaking up, hindering psychological safety.
Reframing Difficult Conversations
- Reframe "difficult conversations" as opportunities for growth and giving gifts.
- Consider the other person's perspective and potential stressors.