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Assertive Interpersonal Skills |
Durban 29 July 2010
Too oftern assertiveness is confused with aggression. Aggression is an extremely unattractive quality whereas assertiveness draws people and causes them to want to co-operate with you.
Enjoying successful and happy relationships is one of the major challenges that we face in our professional and personal lives.
Attendees will learn:
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Say “No” and meaning it, without feeling guilty
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To handle conflict in a way that results in a mutually acceptable resolution
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To command the respect and cooperation of others
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To evaluate your interpersonal style in terms of Assertiveness
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An insight into your own and others’ behaviour styles
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An effective way of resolving conflict in 4 simple steps
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The art of giving and receiving criticism
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To handle complaints in a caring but unemotional way
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How to handle different behavioural styles
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How to deal with difficult people
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How to project yourself assertively physically and vocally
Objectives/Outcomes
To distinguish between submissive, aggressive and assertive behaviour; to demonstrate the non-verbal aspects of these behavioural styles; to identify individual assertiveness levels; to communicate wants, needs, dislikes and feelings in a clear, direct manner, without threatening and attacking others; to identify and apply techniques to enhance self-esteem; to handle conflict and criticism effectively; to improve relationships with other people through reducing aggressive and inappropriate behaviour.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
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