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Conversational Capacity
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Make every conversation smarter
Over the span of 25 years, Steve and Brendan have collaborated with organisations, guiding them in shifting cultures to meet business imperatives, cultivating leadership capable to tackle both routine problems and adaptive challenges, and facilitating significant change to enhance performance.
They have recognised that their work’s foundation relies on individuals and teams engaging in constructive, learning focused dialogue through building their Conversational Capacity®
Teams with high conversational capacity can lean into differing perspectives, draw diverse views into discussions, respond mindfully when their emotions are triggered, and productively discuss difficult topics. Whereas we have all seen a team with low conversational capacity where a minor difference of opinion will screw up a meeting.
Teaming up with friend and bestselling author Craig Weber, who wrote Conversational Capacity® and Influence in Action, they focus on treating dialogue as a discipline to help teams think clearly and make smarter choices.
Footbridge are expert facilitators and an integral part of Craig’s Conversational Capacity alliance. Our goal is to empower individuals and teams to engage in conversations that elevate the collective intelligence, of every interaction.
“We faced a multi-million-dollar issue that required urgent resolution. Recalling the Conversational Capacity session we had, I recognised that despite being the most senior authority, it was essential to navigate through differing ideas to arrive at the best possible solution. Applying some of the learned practices, I believe we found the 'sweet spot,' addressing the crisis without jeopardising our standards and procedures. This prevented potential regulatory breaches and further production delays and unintended stoppages.”
Senior Technical Expert
Conversational Capacity® is the secret to building SUCCESSFUL teams that PERFORM when the PRESSURE is on
Conversational Capacity is a discipline that borrows from research in neuroscience, human factors, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, leadership studies, and management science.
We equip individuals and teams to enhance their ability to constructively discuss difficult subjects in challenging circumstances. Our fun, short, and interactive workshops share the powerfully simple Conversational Capacity® framework. Participants are guided through three domains of practice— Awareness, Mindset, and Skillset—gaining the competencies and practices to make every interaction smarter and more effective.
"Footbridge are expert facilitators and an integral part of the Conversational Capacity Alliance" (Craig Weber)
Services
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"What is Conversational Capacity and Why is it Important in Today's Organisations and Communities"
Keynote Speaking
Individual coaching and team coaching (1-2 hrs)
Individual and team coaching
- Meetings and Decision Making (2 hrs)
- Collaboration Across Boundaries (2 hrs)
Advanced courses
Conversational Capacity – The secret to building successful teams that perform when the pressure is on (In person and Virtual)
- Half-day session
- 4 weeks of guided practice
- 1 hr virtual review session
Foundation program
We introduce Conversational Capacity in various formats, including standalone programs (both in-person and virtual), and as a crucial component of strategic planning sessions, coaching, team events, and larger cultural change programs.