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Assertive Behaviour

Duration: ONE DAY

It is not always easy to manage interactions in a way that ensures both parties feel positive throughout. This programme boosts self-esteem and gives you the tools to create constructive interactions.

Who should attend?

Anybody who needs to influence others and manage relationships at work more effectively, without becoming aggressive or submissive.

Objectives

Recognise different behaviours and their positive and negative aspects

Apply assertive behaviour in the workplace

Overcome confidence issues

Use body language to aid assertive communication

Manage potentially difficult people and situations with confidence and skill

Build a realistic action plan to take back to the workplace

Course Outline

What is assertiveness? What are the benefits of adopting more assertive behaviours?

Defining the difference between aggressive, submissive and assertive behaviours

How to understand human behaviour

Why we feel the way we do – the importance of perception

Recognising assertive behaviour in ourselves and others

Exploring how clear goal setting helps us achieve results benefiting all

Building rapport with others through the skills of active listening and reflecting

Using body language and tone to influence better outcomes

Saying “no”

Giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner

Handling criticism in a positive way

How to tackle difficult situations

Persuasion and influencing strategies

Action Planning

 

 

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