Seminar aims and objectives

This course is designed to give you the necessary knowledge and tools to be able to communicate assertively in all situations.

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Assertiveness skills

The course will help you to:

  • Learn the differences between passive, aggressive and assertive behaviour
  • Analyse typical situations you have experienced and work out how you could have been more assertive
  • Understand the links between assertiveness, self esteem and confidence
  • Manage difficult people and situations
  • Develop better working relationships

Programme outline:

  • Defining assertive, aggressive and passive behaviour
  • Verbal and non-verbal behaviour
  • Saying 'no' without difficulty
  • The techniques of assertion
  • Developing confidence and self esteem
  • Delivering and receiving criticism and praise
  • Conflict management
  • Dealing with anger and frustration
  • Personal action planning - steps you need to take

The course includes customised exercises for the participants and will incorporate authentic material.

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