| Course Participants will acquire new knowledge and skills regarding: |
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The theoretical basis of this subject – and current academic thinking |
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Definitions of different behaviour types |
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The impact of language and body language in interpersonal communications |
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How and when to be assertive |
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The practice and use of assertive techniques |
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| Modules: |
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Defining assertiveness |
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Setting Limits and being able to say “NO” |
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Being assertive in the right situations |
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Asking for what we want |
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Non-verbal methods of asserting one's ideas |
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Difference between Avoiding/Accommodating/Aggressive/Assertive behaviour |
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Dealing with anger, fear, emotion |
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Looking for the Win/Win outcomes |
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Action planning: The lessons of the course and how they may be applied practically. How can delegates adapt, and what will they do differently? What delegates will stop, continue and start to do. |