The problem this workshop addresses
- Feedback is delayed because the conversation feels too risky.
- Messages become vague to avoid discomfort.
- Managers need confidence without becoming harsh.
Who this workshop is for
People managers, HR partners, and leaders preparing for tougher feedback moments.
- Managers avoiding a necessary conversation
- Teams where feedback arrives too late
- HR sponsors who need practical rehearsal
What participants leave with
- Prepare the feedback message
- Separate fact, impact, and request
- Handle defensiveness without losing the point
Client voices from related work
Selected from approved client testimonials that match the theme of this workshop.
“I am at a cross roads to report to Global and yet needed to do Regional work. These two conflict with each other and Maik enabled me to see the situation from a zoom out and zoom in lens and ask critical questions to seek clarity in directions!”
“Maik had a fantastic feel for the people in the room and simply radiated energy throughout. I was astounded and surprised by how easy it seemed for Maik to invite, include and excite everyone in our diverse workshop group.”
“The training was perfectly tailored to the target group of managers and conveyed the main features of coaching. The exercises were practice-oriented and alternated appropriately with the theoretical part. The trainer was very professional.”
What gets practised
- Feedback preparation
- Boundary language
- Response handling
Workshop flow
Name the behaviour and impact
Prepare the ask
Practise the opening
Respond to common reactions
Typical use cases
- Performance conversations
- Behaviour feedback
- Manager confidence building