Gaining greater credibility. Handling tough people and situations with composure and confidence. Making a stronger impact on people. These are just some of the issues you’re likely to face as a new manager.
At thid powerful seminar you’ll practice assertive techniques that can help you in any situation...with your boss, colleagues, direct reports. You’ll know when to come on strong and when to compromise.
A personal inventory of your assertiveness skills...come away with a profile of your management style. Learn tried-and-proven networking techniques. Find out how to win the support your job demands—and how to do it assertively!
Extended/Detailed Seminar Outline
Learning Objectives
- Stand up for Yourself, Your Staff, and Your Goals-with New Strength and Confidence
- Communicate with Authority and Impact
- Motivate, Delegate, and Manage More Effectively
- Say "No" Assertively
- Get Colleagues and Management to Listen to Your Ideas and Win the Support You Need to Get the Job Done
- Deal with Anger and Conflict, and Keep Your Cool When the Heat Is On
- Face Tough People and Tough Situations with Ease and Confidence
- Eliminate Confusion over "Who’s in Charge" and Persuade Others to Follow Your Lead
- Build Your Image as a Strong, Fair-Minded Manager-Neither a "Pushover" Nor a "Steamroller"
Introduction
- Clarify Individual Expectations of the Course
- Identify Risks and Benefits in Becoming Assertive
- Develop an Introductory Concept of Feedback
- Define Various Behavioral Terms
- Identify Verbal and Nonverbal Components of Behavior
- Identify Behavioral Style Profiles
Power, Self-Esteem and Image
- Explore the Relationship between Assertive Behavior, Personal Power, Self-Esteem, and Image
- Analyze the Right to Be Assertive
A Model for Assertive Communication
- Define the Difference between "I" Messages vs. "You" Messages
- Define the Concept of "Positive Intentionality"
- Identify and Practice the AEIOU Formula for Assertive Communication
Strategies for Resolving Differences
- Define Five Methods of Responding to Criticism Assertively
- Practice Responding to Manipulative Statements
- Examine Various Responses Used in Handling Compliments
- Probe Negotiation Techniques in Resolving Conflicts
- Examine and Appropriately Respond to the Emotion of Anger
- Explore Five Styles of Assertion
- Learn How to Say "No" Assertively
Listening Skills
- Analyze How Good Listening Enhances Assertive Communication
- Define Five Levels of Listening Techniques
- Practice Effective Listening Techniques
Assertiveness and Effective Management
- Identify Seven Types of Situational Power
- Define Steps in Giving Instructions Assertively
- Examine Problems in Delegation
- Define Assertive Delegation Techniques
- Practice Giving Negative Feedback
- Review Assertive Techniques
Personal Assertiveness Action Plan
- Develop an Action Plan for the Implementation of Assertive Goals
- Define the Steps in the Process of Change
- Prepare to Deal with Others' Reactions to New Behavior after the Course
- Review Six Steps to Assertiveness
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Chicago
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San Francisco
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San Francisco, CA 94103
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Arlington, VA 22202
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