Being assertive is a core communication skill. It is not about being aggressive or angry, but rather it's about having confidence in what you believe in whilst showing total respect for others' opinions.
Assertiveness at Work
Being assertive is a core communication skill. It is not about being aggressive or angry, but rather it's about having confidence in what you believe in whilst showing total respect for others' opinions.
This topic is focused on tips for working assertively by building congruence with other people, increasing your confidence and self-esteem in the process.
Course overview
This course will help you to understand what assertiveness is and how this type of behaviour compares to aggression and passivity. You will learn and practise some tips, techniques and strategies for remaining calm and professional in the face of anger or hostility and managing your own response to difficult situations.
You will also have the opportunity to practise responding assertively to requests made by others and making requests in a way that gives you the best likelihood of a positive response. You will leave with a plan of action to respond assertively to at least one personal workplace situation.
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Apply practical and relevant skills to behave assertively
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