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ABA Leadership & Career Development: Managing Difficult Conversations

Wed Oct 28, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Online, Zoom

ABA Leadership & Career Development: Managing Difficult Conversations

Wed Oct 28, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Online, Zoom

ABA Leadership & Career Development: Managing Difficult Conversations

Wed Oct 28, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Online, Zoom

Series Overview
ABA's Leadership & Career Development is an interactive training series designed to help arts and culture leaders and individuals strengthen their managerial and professional skills.

In this session: Managing Difficult Conversations, we will cover:

  • Strategies for making difficult conversations (with team or your own manager) more productive
  • Preparing for your own upcoming difficult conversations


Participation Expectations

  • Each session is 2 hours long and takes place virtually on Zoom on Wednesdays, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm ET.
  • Actively participate and keep your camera on throughout for the full session
  • Be prepared to engage in discussions and interactive activities
  • Sessions are not recorded to encourage open conversation


Sign up for all eight sessions or pick those most relevant to your situation, and you may read more about the series on our website here.

  • Understanding Your Communication Style 
  • Building Your Personal Operating Model
  • Coaching for Performance
  • Managing Difficult Conversations (This session)
  • Recognizing and Managing Biases
  • Norming Your Team Around Psychological Safety
  • Adopting a Growth Mindset
  • Leading and Managing Through Change

You will receive a calendar invitation and reminders for the session. Please reach out to us at register@advisoryarts.com if you have any questions.