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The aim
To show staff what assertive behavior is and isn't, and how and when to be assertive.

About the program
Assertive behavior means saying what we want, need, feel, think or believe in ways which are direct, honest and appropriate, but also respects the rights of those we are addressing - treating ourselves and those we work with as professional adults. It's the balance between passive and aggressive behavior.

Passive behavior has the advantage of avoiding confrontation but fails miserably at getting what you want. While aggressive people often appear to be successful, they rarely win the willing co-operation of their colleagues in the long run.

Being assertive, on the other hand, is much more advantageous. Assertiveness does not conflict with listening and accepting the views of others, such as a colleagues or customers, and is more likely to lead to a satisfactory solution to any problem.

By behaving more assertively your staff can be more positive, more creative and better equipped to get their job done effectively.

This new program looks at
  • What assertiveness is
  • Passive and aggressive behaviors and their advantages and disadvantages
  • Getting your inner dialogue right
  • Honesty and relevance when communicating
  • Assertive responses to different types of behaviors
  • Assertive requests

The techniques of assertive behavior are shown in the new program in a series of real life situations from in an office, within meetings, to even in a hospital looking both at the wrong way and right way scenarios.

The new program includes additional DVD extras that cover the following:
  • The role of body language in assertiveness
  • Dealing with aggressive people
  • Giving and receiving praise
  • How to communicate assertively via email
  • Passive-aggressive behavior


Training benefits
  • Assertive behavior allows potentially valuable ideas to be aired
  • Encourages staff to talk about problems that might otherwise remain hidden
  • Assertive, confident staff will be more motivated and productive.
  • How to respond assertively to different types of behaviors


Style: Humorous drama

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  • Course

    Assert yourself: learning to be assertive
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  • Chapters

    Chapter  
    1 Definition of assertiveness View Details
    2 Submissive behaviour View Details
    3 Aggressive behaviour View Details
    4 Assertive behaviour View Details
    5 Fear of being honest View Details
    6 Overcoming fear of being honest View Details
    7 Criticising assertively View Details
    8 Irrelevant honesty View Details
    9 Irrelevant and relevant honesty 1 View Details
    10 Irrelevant and relevant honesty 2 View Details
    11 Taking criticism personally View Details
    12 Dealing with criticism assertively View Details
    13 Failing to stick to bottom line View Details
    14 Sticking to bottom line View Details
    15 Failing to establish their bottom line View Details
    16 Establishing their bottom line View Details
    17 Communicate as equals View Details
    18 Assertive behaviour in action View Details
    19 Summary View Details
    20 Extra: Body language View Details
    21 Extra: Giving and receiving praise View Details
    22 Extra: Dealing with aggressive behaviour View Details
    23 Extra: Passive aggressive behaviour View Details
    24 Extra: Email View Details
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