
252 – Listening to Problems
Purpose/Objectives: Managers and supervisors must frequently respond to
the personal problems of employees, especially when
those problems affect work performance. Active
listening skills are critical in these situations.
This role play exercise presents participants with three
different situations in which personal problems have
affected employee performance. Working in threes—
manager, employee, and observer—participants practice
listening in a way that guides and assists employees to
explore the problem and determine their own solutions.
Type: Role play
Time Required: 45 minutes
Group Size: 9 to 30 ...