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Helping you lead confident performance conversations at work

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The future of leadership depends more than ever on human interactions. As great as AI is, it can’t provide those in-the-moment skills needed in person-to-person conversations.

Along with AI, communication skills are the future. And entirely learn-able. Even the tough ones.

"If you ever struggle with what to say in those important workplace conversations, help has arrived!"

Richard Hadden,
Contented Cow Partners

"A must-have on every manager’s bookshelf"

Robert Mostert,
Head of Human Resources, Global Forwarding Division at Toll Group

"Packed with good ideas and tips"

Professor Adrian Furnham,
Norwegian Business School
The book

Now You're Talking!

By Anna Wildman

20 conversations to help you feel skilled and confident.

If you’re looking to build your skills as a manager, you’re in the right place.
Over the last 30 years I’ve observed thousands of discussions at work in over 40 countries. They’ve shown that certain frameworks and words help every discussion to bring out the best in people, EVEN when those conversations are tough. The purpose of my book is to fast-track you to the skills you need.

It covers all the ‘big’ conversations such as goal setting, feedback, coaching, reviews and compensation, PLUS ten of the most difficult ones: handling team conflict, poor performance, letting someone know they haven’t been promoted or not got that pay rise, and much more.

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What we do

Our core purpose is to help managers lead skilled and confident performance conversations

We do this in three main ways.

Resources

Our library includes conversation guides, practice tools, bite-size videos, trainer manuals, and much more.

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Workshops

Whether through face-to-face and online learning, we build the communication skills

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Integrated solutions

Developing bespoke performance management systems, total reward strategies and talent programs.

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Must-have skills for every HR Business Partner, both for their own conversations and the managers they support.
James Turner

Senior HR Business Partner, Nationwide Building Society

The day was a complete success, it really got everyone thinking. We will be using you again!
Katie Booth

Head of People, VetCT

Having a good robust structure for performance discussions is crucial for performance leaders. THANK YOU!”
Olayinka Beulah

Assistant Director, People Capability, Border Force

CEDAR feedback

The CEDAR™ steps will help make your feedback sessions constructive

Learn how to navigate feedback using the CEDAR feedback model, now being used worldwide.
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"CEDAR gives performance leaders confidence, and that leads to more conversations. That’s vital. More conversations means greater agility and better results"

Anna Wildman,
Founder
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Our library includes conversation guides, trainer manuals, videos, and more

Learn how to navigate feedback using the CEDAR feedback model, now being used worldwide.
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