About this session
Rehearse the Conversation: Interactive Workplace Theater is a 90-minute to half-day difficult conversations workshop for teams who want to practice by pausing and replaying an actor-led scene. It runs live online or in person.
Professional actors play out a realistic workplace conversation. The audience can pause the scene, suggest different responses and see how the conversation changes.
Participants leave with practical words and approaches for difficult conversations, tested in a safe setting.
What your people take away
- Watch an actor-led workplace conversation
- Pause and test different responses
- Replay the scene and see what changes
- Step into the scene to practice yourself
- Take practical words and approaches back to work
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What each length covers
90 minutes
Watch, pause and try responsesActors play out a realistic workplace conversation, and the group pauses the scene to test different responses. Participants see how small changes shift the outcome.
- Watch an actor-led workplace conversation
- Pause and test different responses
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Watch an actor-led workplace conversation and Pause and test different responses.
Half day
Replay, practice and planAdds replaying scenes with the group's suggestions and the chance to step in and practice. Participants finish with approaches they plan to use in real conversations.
- Watch an actor-led workplace conversation
- Pause and test different responses
- Replay the scene and see what changes
- Step in and practice
Covers all 4 parts.
Also available as a 4-week program, for change that lasts. Ask us about it.
What’s covered
Watch an actor-led workplace conversation
Every length- See a realistic sceneProfessional actors perform a short conversation based on common situations, such as giving feedback or saying no.
- Notice what goes wrongThe group identifies the moments where the conversation started to break down.
Pause and test different responses
Every length- Stop the scene at key momentsParticipants call a pause when they see a turning point.
- Suggest a different responseThe group proposes alternative words, questions or tone for the actor to try.
- See the effect in real timeActors replay the moment, showing how the other person might respond.
Replay the scene and see what changes
Half day only- Run the whole scene againActors replay the conversation using the group's best suggestions.
- Compare the two versionsThe group discusses what made the biggest difference.
Step in and practice
Half day only- Take the role yourselfVolunteers can step into the scene and practice with an actor, with no pressure to do so.
- Plan your own conversationParticipants note approaches they will use in a real conversation coming up.
Tools and materials
- Scene outlines
- Pause and suggest cards
- Conversation approaches guide
- Practice planner
- Real conversation prep sheet
Who it’s for
- Managers who handle feedback and performance conversations
- Teams working through conflict or change
- Customer-facing teams
- New and experienced leaders
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Rehearse the Conversation: Interactive Workplace Theater
How long is Rehearse the Conversation: Interactive Workplace Theater?
Rehearse the Conversation: Interactive Workplace Theater runs as 90 minutes or half day. You choose the length when you book. A 90-minute session covers Watch an actor-led workplace conversation and Pause and test different responses. A half-day session adds Replay the scene and see what changes and Step in and practice. It is also available as a 4-week program.
Can Rehearse the Conversation: Interactive Workplace Theater be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Rehearse the Conversation: Interactive Workplace Theater?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Rehearse the Conversation: Interactive Workplace Theater to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.