15 May 2026
Our programs are trusted by over 10,000 professionals from public and private sectors
| DATE: 15 May 2026 |
TIME: 9am – 5.30pm |
| LOCATION: Amara Singapore |
| Normal (from 2 May 2026) |
Early Bird (by 1 May 2026) |
Group of ≥3 (by 1 May 2026) |
| S$837.90 |
S$766.50 |
S$698.25 |
Public service leaders today face unprecedented challenges: managing teams across multiple generations, addressing citizen concerns that can rapidly spread through social media, and resolving conflicts that can escalate into public scrutiny or crises.
This intensive one-day program provides practical frameworks for navigating high-stakes conversations where logic alone isn’t enough. While policies, procedures, and data are important, emotionally charged situations require understanding the human needs driving resistance before rational solutions can take hold.
Drawing on Nonviolent Communication — the same framework Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella used to transform a conflict-ridden leadership team — you’ll learn how to de-escalate tension, uncover underlying needs, and foster constructive problem-solving.
No. The workshop uses a structured communication and decision framework focused on leadership effectiveness, clarity, and control in difficult situations..
Yes. The programme is designed for mid- to late-career leaders managing authority, escalation risks, and complex stakeholder dynamics.
Yes. The workshop includes guided scenario drills based on realistic leadership challenges and facilitated debriefs.
Yes. The skills are role-agnostic and transferable across leadership, governance, and management contexts.
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Recognizing fight / flight / freeze in self and others during high-stakes dialogue.
Applying observations, feelings, needs, and requests to leadership communication.
Technique for steadying meetings and influencing tone in silence and in speaking.
Repeatable practice handling "no," escalation, and difficult personalities.
Recognize stress responses and self-regulate during high-stakes dialogue
Distinguish observations from judgments; replace blame with needs-based language.
Listen empathically to uncover needs behind "no," resistance, or anger; reflect back accurately.
Formulate doable, present-tense requests that invite collaboration.
Interrupt safely, redirect back to agenda, and defuse long-winded or hostile contributors.
Debrief tough interactions to learn, restore trust, and prevent recurrence.
Use silent empathy note-taking to steady meetings and influence tone even without speaking.