Assertiveness in the Workplace

Assertiveness means different things to different people. This course helps delegates to understand what assertiveness is and what difference assertiveness can make to the way they interact with others. The outcome will be fewer misunderstandings, and more confident and effective communication.

Programme Aims

 

This programme will look at what assertiveness is, and how delegates can improve their communication effectiveness.

 

Programme Objectives

 

By the end of the course participants will:

 

  • Have tactics for dealing with difficult people
  • Understand the problems associated with non-assertive and aggressive behaviours
  • Know how and when to give different types of feedback
  • Have practiced the key skills of listening, questioning and summarising
  • Have gained both understanding of, and confidence in, assertive behaviours

 

Benefits

 

Delegates will be more confident in their dealings with others and feel more able to put their case with clarity, in order to achieve results.

 

Course duration:

Two days

 

Programme Outline

 

Day One

 

Introductions and aims established

Looking at:

difficult people

difficult situations

Self-awareness: the johari window model

Giving and receiving feedback

Behavioural styles: uncrossing the wires

Practical exercises

Assertiveness and your rights

Review and close


Day Two

 

Review of day one

Key skills for assertive communication

Saying “no” assertively

Planning the effective communication

Assertive behaviours at work

Making your point succinctly in meetings

Building a persuasive message

Practical exercise and action planning

Review and close

 

 

Comments from past delegate:

“Definitely a great presenter in terms of experience and knowledge”

Naomi Bowman - ARM, HR Placement Student

 

Maximum number of delegates: 12

 

Cost:    Members - 2.5 units, £375 +VAT

            Non-members - £562.50 +VAT

 

To register please email the Training Co-ordinator on registrations@thelearningcollaboration.com


Download: /object/course/8397/doc/TLC_Assertiveness in the Workplace.pdf