This workshop was formerly titled Assertive Communication
This course has been approved for SHRM PDCs
Mutual respect is at the heart of effectively asserting yourself when communicating with others. Giving yourself permission to speak up, say no or set boundaries starts with a solid foundation of self-awareness, self-worth and self-respect, otherwise you will develop an ineffective pattern of putting others’ needs ahead of your own. However, without equivalent understanding of and respect for others’ needs you risk behaving or being perceived as overly aggressive.
By examining and better understanding the people and situations where you have higher or lower courage and consideration, you will begin to have more clarity about where and with whom you need to shift your communication style and approach.
Course topics will include the paradigms and principles of effective interdependent relationships, the skills of active and empathic listening and strategies for respectfully conveying your needs without putting others on the defense.
- Learn and understand common underlying reasons for resisting assertive behavior.
- Identify and learn how to leverage your areas of strength and opportunities for growth and development.
- Practice applying effective strategies to increase your confidence and improve your communication outcomes.
- Develop a strategy and action plan for effectively incorporating assertiveness into your communication style, approach and ongoing development.
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This workshop is beneficial for who anyone who struggles with being comfortable saying or asking for what they need or want professionally or personally and is motivated to make positive changes that will increase their confidence and communication effectiveness.
