Punchout Session Courses

A “punchout session” is a meeting that is designed to help resolve an argument or disagreement between two or more people. The term comes from boxing and is used to refer to a round in which one of the fighters is “punched out” or beaten down. The idea is that the person “knocked out” in the punchout session metaphorically represents the total resolution of the argument in which both parties agree to the same result. In a professional setting, a punchout session could involve a CEO and a subordinate, a salesperson and a client, two colleagues, or two business partners. The purpose of a punchout session is to come to a resolution in an organized, professional manner. It involves both sides of an argument articulating their sides and discussing different ways of approaching the issue at hand. Once all sides have put forth their best arguments, both parties should then look for a reasonable compromise that they can both agree upon to end the dispute. Punchout sessions are a great way to handle difficult conversations and avoid becoming confrontational or caustic as resolution can be sought without overstepping boundaries or pushing any one party to the point of no return. It allows for each party to be heard and respected throughout the process and work towards a resolution which everyone is happy with. It’s a great way to resolve disputes without resorting to the stress, expense, and potential blowbacks of a traditional legal or court case.