Course details

The highly interactive one day workshop is tailored to meet the specific requirements of the attendees. It is an interactive workshop peppered with exercises and frameworks that will allow participants to apply the information covered to their specific situation. In addition participants get the opportunity to put their new found skills into practice in a learning environment.

Programme Objective

On completion of the day participants will:

  • Recognise the difference between Assertive, Aggressive and Passive behaviours
  • Maximise their positive impact on those around them
  • Understand when to apply certain behaviours in certain situations
  • Be equipped with tools to deal with different behaviour

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme participants will understand & be in a position to:

  • What is Assertiveness?
  • Define Behavioural Types & (Personal & Professional)
  • Effective Verbal & Non Verbal Communication
  • Managing Emotions & Extremes – Hostility, Passiveness, Conflict
  • Developing Correct Assertiveness Techniques
  • Implementing the day to day Assertiveness into the workplace

Programme Methodology & Process:

Our approach to any training is experiential, involving participants at all stages. Therefore the approach to the training is highly Interactive and will inform while allowing participants to try out the information received in classroom situations while engaging the participants in meaningful analysis of the relevant subjects. Our aim is to have a practical user-friendly yet successful approach to all aspects of delivery methods with principles and techniques that are practical and easy to use .

  • Participant Workbooks with underpinning knowledge and exercises
  • Workshop Approach & Group Discussion
  • Syndicate & Individual Exercises
  • Learning Videos & Role Plays

Target Audience

This programme is aimed at those who wish to further develop their skills, knowledge, skills and competencies surrounding Assertiveness Behaviour and its positive impact .

Updated on 08 November, 2015

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About Positive2Work Skillnet

The Positive2Work Skillnet is made up of small, medium & large companies from all sectors of the Irish Economy. The member companies of Positive2Work Skillnet have come together to explore how the intervention of effective strategies, supported by training solutions and people development, can positively impact on the quality of employees working lives and the competitive environment within which network member companies operate. The aim of the project is to create a Positive2Work environment for all employees within the member companies of the Skillnet.
To date the Skillnet has delivered training that support the areas of:
  • Building Resilience / Stress Management
  • Conflict Management / Building Constructive Relations
  • Change Management / People Management
While also working directly with member companies to deliver training that both incorporates the Positive2Work objective and meets their individual needs.
Positive2Work has approved funding until the end of 2013.
Positive2Work Skillnet provides subsidised training to member companies and offers free training for job-seekers. Members can also influence what courses are provided by the network.
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