W1.D2 – Crucial Conversations Discussion
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Week 1 – Discussion 2: Crucial Conversations Discussion
INITIAL POST – Use the following headings in a single initial response as you address the following topics.

Part I: The Conversation

· Briefly, describe the conversation and your initial understanding of how it went. (No citations needed)

Part II: Academic Analysis of the Discussion (Cite liberally in this section)

· What made it a crucial conversation (there are 3 very specific elements)?

· Did it become a negotiation (you may need the Block and/or Fisher et al. texts for this question)?

· If yes, did you bargain over positions (you may need the Block and/or Fisher et al. texts for this question)?

Reading

After completing this week’s activities you will be able to:

· Assess how the HR role is changing and determine when additional skills, such internal consulting skills, are needed.

· Evaluate the different roles a consultant can assume.

· Examine your assumptions concerning consulting and analyze how they will impact your effectiveness.

· Critique your interactions to determine whether or not they are “crucial” conversations.

Textbook Readings
· Block, P. (2011). Flawless Consulting: A guide to getting your expertise used. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.