Published to Newsletter on Apr 21, 2026

Grab your lunch and settle in for some quick bites of professional development at Talent Development's Hungry Minds Café, where we’ll give you tools to make work and life productive with exciting topics each month. These trainings are free as part of your UNM benefits.
Course: Navigating Difficult Conversations
Time: Noon – 1 p.m. | May 6
About: During this session, you will learn a targeted approach to managing emotional tension and conducting conversations in a way that enables all parties to stay engaged in collaborative dialogue. This course will give you the tools to shift your mindset from fear and avoidance of difficult conversations to viewing them as opportunities to make progress on important issues. You will also develop the skills needed to build trust and respect in every relationship while navigating sensitive topics.
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