Download or read book Surviving Dreaded Conversations: How to Talk Through Any Difficult Situation at Work written by Donna Flagg and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-10-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide for managers and professionals dealing with difficult workplace conversations Surviving Dreaded Conversations gives managers all they need to get through those difficult, face-to-face conversations we all encounter in our office. Whether it’s firing an employee, asking for a raise or delivering bad financial news to a client or staff, expert author Donna Flagg shows readers how to stop putting off these uncomfortable conversations and start successfully facing them head-on. Filled with tips, strategies, exercises, and easy-to-memorize scripts for effective preparation, Surviving Dreaded Conversations is packed with practical advice to help professionals get through the rough spots in the workplace.