Course Outline
Understanding Assertiveness
- Defining assertiveness and clarifying common misconceptions
- Distinguishing between passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive communication styles
- Evaluating your personal communication approach
- Exploring the advantages of assertive communication in professional settings
Building Confidence and Self-Awareness
- Pinpointing personal obstacles to assertiveness
- Challenging limiting beliefs and fostering self-assurance
- Recognising emotional triggers and learning to manage responses effectively
- Cultivating a positive and confident mindset
Communicating with Confidence
- Mastering the fundamentals of effective verbal and non-verbal communication
- Practicing active listening and formulating impactful questions
- Articulating opinions, needs, and expectations clearly and respectfully
- Declining requests professionally without compromising relationships
Understanding Others and Influencing Positively
- Identifying various communication and behavioural styles
- Adapting communication methods to suit different personalities
- Establishing rapport and building trust
- Applying influencing techniques to drive positive results
Managing Difficult Conversations
- Preparing effectively for challenging discussions
- Addressing conflict calmly and constructively
- Responding with confidence to criticism, complaints, and difficult behaviour
- Maintaining professionalism and emotional control under pressure
Practical Assertiveness Skills
- Exchanging constructive feedback effectively
- Negotiating solutions that benefit all parties involved
- Applying assertiveness techniques in meetings, presentations, and daily work scenarios
- Engaging in practical exercises and role-plays based on real-world workplace situations
Continuing Professional Development
- Reflecting on personal strengths and areas for growth
- Developing a personalised plan for improving assertiveness
- Setting SMART goals to support ongoing development
- Identifying opportunities to implement new skills within the workplace
Requirements
No prerequisites are required.
Testimonials (7)
I especially appreciated the instructor’s ability to give thorough, well-explained answers to questions specific to my personal situation.
HASAN TAHA URLU - Huber Turkiye
Course - Assertiveness
That she was replying to the questions and explaining everything with details, considering specific conditions and situations.
Marta Gralewska - Roche
Course - Assertiveness
Physical exercises
Ina Kantsevich - Roche
Course - Assertiveness
Exercises, tips.
Roche
Course - Assertiveness
assertiveness application
Budiman Budiman - Gamma Interactive Inc.
Course - Assertiveness
The way the trainer interact with the attendees, the way he appreciate and listen to all answers and giving positive phrases.
Ma Jerry Ann Simangan - Gamma Interactive Inc.
Course - Assertiveness
The most thrilling at the same time exciting part was the role playing part, where we need to construct ourselves on the situation given.