Course Outline
Fundamentals of Assertiveness
- Defining assertiveness and distinguishing it from non-assertive styles.
- Differentiating between passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive behaviours.
- Evaluating your personal communication style.
- Exploring the advantages of assertive communication in professional environments.
Enhancing Confidence and Self-Awareness
- Pinpointing personal barriers that hinder assertiveness.
- Challenging limiting beliefs to build self-confidence.
- Understanding emotional triggers and mastering response management.
- Cultivating a positive and confident mindset.
Communicating with Confidence
- Mastering the principles of effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Practising active listening and formulating impactful questions.
- Articulating opinions, needs, and expectations clearly and respectfully.
- Declining requests professionally without compromising relationships.
Understanding Others and Positive Influence
- Identifying varied communication and behavioural styles.
- Adapting communication approaches to suit different personalities.
- Establishing rapport and trust with others.
- Employing influence techniques to drive positive results.
Navigating Difficult Conversations
- Preparing for challenging discussions effectively.
- Managing conflict calmly and constructively.
- Responding with confidence to criticism, complaints, and difficult behaviours.
- Maintaining professionalism and emotional control under pressure.
Practical Assertiveness Techniques
- Giving and receiving constructive feedback.
- Negotiating win-win solutions.
- Applying assertiveness techniques in meetings, presentations, and daily tasks.
- Engaging in practical exercises and role-plays based on real workplace scenarios.
Continuing Professional Development
- Reflecting on personal strengths and areas for growth.
- Developing a personalised plan for assertiveness improvement.
- Setting SMART goals for ongoing development.
- Identifying opportunities to implement new skills in the workplace.
Requirements
No prerequisites 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.