Leadership Culture

Crucial Conversations®for Mastering Dialogue

A recognized leadership and communication program based on more than 30 years of research. It teaches participants how to create effective dialogue when outcomes are important, opinions differ, and emotions are strong.

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Bahar Şen Master Trainer

Price $2450

One-time enrollment · All materials included

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Level
Beginner
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Duration
2 Days
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Lessons
4 Video
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Format
In-Person

Program Overview

The course teaches nine research-backed skills to help leaders and teams navigate high-stakes discussions — where opinions differ and emotions run strong — with confidence, honesty, and respect. Participants walk away with practical tools to turn difficult conversations into breakthrough dialogue that drives real results. This isn't just a course — it's a culture shift.

What You'll Learn

  • Creating a safe environment for dialogue
  • Recognizing patterns of silence and aggression
  • Expressing facts without judgment and without damaging relationships
  • Building dialogue instead of monologues
  • Controlling communication style under stress

Who This Is For

  • Leaders
  • Project Managers
  • Organizations truly ready for cultural transformation
  • Leadership teams that want open communication in practice, not just in theory
  • Organizations seeking to build a culture where difficult truths can be discussed openly

Course Outline

In-Person · 2 Days
Day 1 Day 2
9:00 a.m.

LESSON 1

GET UNSTUCK

Spot the conversations that are keeping you from what you want. Choose the right conversation to get unstuck.
10:45 a.m.

LESSON 2

MASTER MY STORIES I

Learn where emotions come from and how to change them. Take responsibility for the emotions you bring to the conversation by owning your story.
11:15 a.m.

LESSON 3

MASTER MY STORIES II

Eliminate negative stories that impede conversations and results.
12:00 p.m.

LUNCH

1:00 p.m.

LESSON 3

MASTER MY STORIES II, CONT.

Eliminate negative stories that impede conversations and results.
1:30 p.m.

LESSON 4

START WITH HEART

Stay focused on what you really want and lay a foundation of good intent.
2:30 p.m.

LESSON 5

STATE MY PATH

Speak honestly and respectfully Share tough messages in a way that invites others into the conversation.
4:30 p.m.

END OF DAY ONE

9:00 a.m.

LESSON 6

MAKE IT SAFE

Take steps to rebuild safety when others get defensive. Talk with almost anyone about almost anything.
10:45 a.m.

LESSON 7

LEARN TO LOOK

Notice the signs that people are not in dialogue and identify. Manage your own Style Under Stress.
11:30 a.m.

LESSON 8

SEEK MUTUAL PURPOSE

Recognize when safety is at risk because you’re at odds.
12:00 p.m.

LUNCH

1:00 p.m.

LESSON 8

SEEK MUTUAL PURPOSE, CONT.

Find common ground even when it seems impossible.
2:00 p.m.

LESSON 9

EXPLORE OTHERS’ PATHS

Actively listen to understand the meaning behind others’ emotions. Actions and respond productively when someone initiates a Crucial Conversation with you.
4:00 p.m.

LESSON 10

MOVE TO ACTION

Move from healthy dialogue to taking action and achieving results.
4:30 p.m.

END OF DAY TWO

Program Details

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Program Format

Live Virtual + In-Person Sessions

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Duration

2 Days

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Session Frequency

8 Hours / Day

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Total Hours

16 Hours of Instruction

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Cohort Size

Min 8 – Max 16

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Language

Turkish / English

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Level

Mid to Senior Executive

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Prerequisites

5+ years of leadership experience

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Materials

Training Kit

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Certificate

Included

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Access

Lifetime access to session recordings

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Support

1-on-1 coaching session included

Skills & Benefits

Skills You'll Develop

  • Get Unstuck
  • Master My Stories
  • Start With Heart
  • State My Path
  • Make It Safe
  • Learn to Look
  • Seek Mutual Purpose
  • Explore Others' Paths
  • Move to Action

Benefits

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Recognized Credential
Earn a digitally verified certificate recognized by leading organizations globally.
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Exclusive Peer Network
Join an alumni community of 3,000+ senior leaders across industries and continents.
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Personal Coaching
One-on-one session with Master Trainer Bahar Sen to map your 90-day leadership plan.
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Lifetime Resource Access
Lifetime access to recordings, tools, templates, and updated course materials.
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Real-World Application
Case studies from Fortune 500 and global government leadership contexts.
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Global Perspective
Multi-cultural cohort design — exposure to diverse leadership styles and markets.

Your Instructor

Bahar Şen

Master Trainer

star 4.9 (Instructor Rating)
She brings 37 years of experience helping organizations across Turkey, Europe, and the Middle East transform leadership development and build high-performance cultures. Throughout her career, she has partnered with nearly all of Turkey’s Top 500 companies and supported over 1,000 organizations in driving meaningful change.
Course Book

Leading From the Front

The pragmatic manual that has transformed millions, Crucial Conversations teaches you how to handle the conversations that matter most: those that involve high stakes, opposing opinions, and strong emotions. The third edition includes tips for today’s challenges, plus a new chapter on how to respond when someone starts a Crucial Conversation with you. 

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5 Millions+

Books Sold

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300+

Fortune 500 companies

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2+ million

Participants Worldwide

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What to Expect

Success Program for Mastering Dialogue teaches nine research-backed skills through engaging video, interactive practice exercises, and personal application—making the learning both effective and lasting. Throughout the course, participants watch scenarios unfold, practice real-world conversations, and share and receive immediate feedback with peers to internalize the skills.

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What Participants Say

Our work speaks through the people and businesses that have experienced measurable transformation with our solutions.

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“Before the Crucial Conversations program, it would take months for difficult issues to be raised in my team. After the program, my managers were able to resolve the same issue in the same meeting. This is not just a training program — it is a cultural infrastructure.”
Sarah-Jenkins

Chief Human Resources Officer

Manufacturing Sector, Turkey

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