Training Courses

Conflict Management

Course Aims:

The overall purpose of the workshop is to develop the skills and confidence of the participants to deal more effectively with aggressive behaviour from others at work.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course participants will be able to:
  • Recognise and understand aggressive behaviour.
  • Understand the difference between assertiveness and aggression.
  • Be able to predict the escalation of a potential aggressive incident.
  • Use a number of tools and techniques to deal with aggressive situations and behaviour.

Duration:

1 Day

Conflict
  • What is a conflict situation?
  • How we handle conflict – flight or fight
  • An alternative route
Behaviour
  • What is aggressive and bullying behaviour?
  • Key traits
  • How to deal with bullies
Incidents
  • Phases of an aggressive incident
  • How to calm an aggressive situation
  • Tools and techniques
Assertiveness
  • What is assertive behaviour?
  • Why it is important?
  • Assertive techniques
  • Using verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Making and receiving requests
  • Using 'I' statements.
Improving assertiveness
  • Obstacles – understanding self esteem
  • Improving self esteem
Action planning
  • Transferring learning back to the workplace
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