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Coaching and Performance Conversations

Turn routine manager conversations into better performance and growth.

CSDesigned by Craskills Learning and Development Solutions
Contextual learningAdapted to participant roles
Hands-on practiceRelevant workplace situations
5 learning modulesClear, practical architecture
Offline / OnlineFlexible delivery options
CustomisableAligned to organisational goals
About this course

Built around the moments
that matter at work.

Performance improves when managers can diagnose the real issue, listen without losing direction, give specific feedback, and agree meaningful next steps. This course builds confidence for both developmental coaching and corrective conversations.

Designed for

People managersTeam leaders and supervisorsHR and L&D professionalsFunctional leaders who coach others
What you’ll learn

Capabilities you can
apply immediately.

01Choose appropriately between directing, coaching, and supporting
02Use structured questions to improve reflection and ownership
03Give behavioural feedback that is specific and actionable
04Navigate defensiveness and emotionally difficult conversations
05Agree clear commitments and follow-up actions
Course curriculum

A practical learning
architecture.

5 modules • Practical activities • Customisable delivery

01

Coaching mindset

Performance diagnosis, curiosity, ownership, and psychological safety.

Guided learning • Practice • Workplace application
02

The coaching conversation

Contracting, listening, questioning, reframing, and action planning.

Guided learning • Practice • Workplace application
03

Feedback that lands

Behaviour-impact language, feedforward, recognition, and practice.

Guided learning • Practice • Workplace application
04

Accountability conversations

Underperformance, resistance, documentation, commitments, and follow-up.

Guided learning • Practice • Workplace application
05

Coaching practice clinic

Conduct, observe and improve developmental and corrective conversations.

Guided learning • Practice • Workplace application
Learning experience

Less presentation.
More participation.

Participants work with relevant situations, guided practice, peer discussion, reflection and practical action planning.

01

Contextual cases

Scenarios and examples connected to participant roles and business reality.

02

Guided practice

Structured exercises that make new behaviours safer to try and easier to repeat.

03

Application tools

Frameworks, checklists, templates and action plans designed for use after the course.

Completion credential

Certificate
of participation.

Certificate available, subject to the agreed delivery design and participation requirements.

CRASKILLS.Certificate of
Participation
Delivery options

Right-sized for your
learning objective.

01

One-day coaching skills workshop

Instructor-led • Offline / Online • Customisable

02

Two-day performance conversations lab

Instructor-led • Offline / Online • Customisable

03

Manager coaching practice series

Instructor-led • Offline / Online • Customisable

04

Customised coaching culture journey

Instructor-led • Offline / Online • Customisable

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Frequently asked questions

Useful answers
before you begin.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. The learning design starts with clear foundations and is adapted to the participants’ existing experience and responsibilities.

Can this course be customised for our organisation?

Yes. Examples, activities, terminology, case situations, duration and outcomes can be contextualised for your industry and participant roles.

Can the course be delivered online and offline?

Available delivery modes for this course are Offline / Online. The final format is agreed around group size, location and learning objectives.

Will participants receive a certificate?

Certificate available. Any participation or completion requirements are confirmed in the agreed course proposal.

How can we request a proposal?

Use the enquiry button and share your audience, preferred dates, location, delivery mode and expected outcomes. The Craskills team will recommend an appropriate design.

— Let’s shape the right experience

Bring this course
to your people.

Share your audience, location, preferred duration, current challenges and expected outcomes.

Request a course proposal
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