Managers often need to have challenging conversations with those they manage. Dress code infractions, absenteeism, and poor performance are just a few of the topics they might need to address. No one likes to conducts those meetings, but it’s always better to deal with the issues sooner rather than later.
It’s also good to have a plan in mind for the flow of the conversation – so emotions can be held at bay for these hot-button issues. Here’s a 1-minute video on how to conduct a particular awkward conversation regarding someone’s image, specifically body odor issues. Have you ever had a similar type of conversation with someone you work with? How did it go – anything you’d do differently?
