Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Coworkers

Thu Dec 18 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

Midtown Manhattan | New York

Powerful Management, Leadership & Technology Center
Publisher/HostPowerful Management, Leadership & Technology Center
Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Coworkers
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Learn practical tips and techniques for handling challenging colleagues in the workplace at our upcoming event!
About this Event

Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Coworkers

Join us for an insightful event where we will discuss effective strategies for handling challenging colleagues in the workplace. Whether it's a micromanaging boss or a passive-aggressive teammate, this event will equip you with the tools you need to navigate difficult situations with coworkers. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, this in-person event promises to provide you with valuable insights and practical tips. Don't miss out!

Overview
Every workplace brings together diverse personalities, communication styles, and stress levels — which can sometimes lead to tension or misunderstanding. Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Coworkers is an interactive, skill-based workshop designed to help professionals effectively navigate these challenges and turn difficult situations into opportunities for stronger collaboration and leadership growth.

What to Expect
The workshop focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies supported by modern leadership and behavioral research. Through guided discussions, role-play exercises, and scenario-based learning, participants will gain actionable tools to manage difficult conversations, build emotional resilience, and maintain professionalism under pressure.

Core Learning Modules

  1. Understanding Workplace Dynamics – Explore the underlying causes of conflict and recognize patterns that contribute to difficult interactions.
  2. Communication Under Pressure – Learn how to stay calm, listen actively, and respond assertively in challenging moments.
  3. Turning Conflict into Collaboration – Reframe tension as an opportunity to strengthen trust and team alignment.
  4. Emotional Agility and Self-Management – Develop awareness of your emotional triggers and strategies for managing stress effectively.
  5. Practical Action Plan – Create a personal framework for applying these tools to real workplace scenarios.

What You’ll Gain
By the end of this workshop, participants will:

  • ​Gain confidence and clarity in handling difficult coworkers and tense conversations.
  • ​Develop communication and conflict-resolution techniques that promote respect and productivity.
  • ​Build emotional intelligence and self-control for managing stressful interactions.
  • ​Receive comprehensive take-home resources, including reflection guides and practical exercises, to continue developing these skills after the session.

Why Attend
This workshop empowers professionals to transform conflict into cooperation. By improving your ability to manage challenging personalities and communicate with purpose, you’ll not only enhance your workplace relationships but also strengthen your overall leadership presence.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Midtown Manhattan, 434 West 33rd street, New York, United States

Tickets

USD 321.96

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