Assertiveness Training in Iowa

A highly participatory course involving individual and group discussions and skills practice, enabling participants to share ideas and enhance their skill levels.

Audience

This course is designed for anyone looking to improve their assertiveness skills within a professional setting.

Aim

The aim of this course is to boost confidence and increase the ability of participants to communicate confidently and assertively with colleagues and customers, enhancing overall effectiveness in the workplace.

Objectives

By the end of the program, participants will:

• Understand and overcome barriers to assertiveness
• Identify behavioral traits in themselves and others and learn effective strategies for managing these behaviors
• Communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes whenever possible
• Manage difficult situations with proficiency, ensuring positive outcomes

This course is tailored to align with the needs of public sector employees, providing them with the tools necessary for government service excellence.

Goal

The training program aims to review and enhance the competencies necessary for achieving organizational objectives, both individually and as part of a team. This will be achieved through the acquisition of skills by participants, including:

• Developing an effective communication style with colleagues
• Analyzing common barriers to communication and employing active techniques to mitigate them
• Building supportive interpersonal relationships
• Promoting effective teamwork
• Understanding the mutual influence between team dynamics and unit performance
• Mastery of various techniques for managing conflict
• Adjusting attitudes and behaviors to model constructive approaches, such as adopting an assertive posture

Method of Work

The training is structured as an interactive experience, with participants actively engaging in over 80% of the session time. Each session follows a consistent format: opening exercises to build awareness, mini-lectures on key techniques and concepts, and hands-on practice of new tactics and techniques. At the conclusion of each session, participants receive support materials summarizing the topics discussed.

Practical material is supplemented with mini-lectures that provide theoretical foundations and fundamental psychological mechanisms relevant to the training exercises. This approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of the skills being developed for government applications.

Purpose of Training:

This training is designed for individuals in the public sector who aim to effectively and efficiently manage conflict situations. It is intended for those who wish to enhance their skills in utilizing conflict constructively within team dynamics, with a focus on developing the ability to apply strategies, methods, and techniques of conflict management for government.

Benefits of Training Course:

This course will equip participants with the following benefits: - Utilizing methods and techniques to resolve conflict situations - Mastering effective conflict management - Enhancing communication skills in conflict scenarios - Skillfully preparing the analysis of the needs of conflict parties and formulating the problem - Employing stress management, emotional regulation, and assertive techniques in conflict resolution

Skills Acquired During Training:

• Effective communication in conflict situations
• Identifying sources of conflict
• Analyzing the needs of conflict parties and formulating the problem
• Applying methods and techniques to resolve conflicts
• Understanding the principles of assertiveness and managing emotions in conflict resolution
• Implementing the principles of assertive resistance
• Demonstrating appropriate behavior in conflict situations
• Managing stress and emotional responses effectively

Training Method:

The training will be conducted through a combination of lectures, simulations, case studies, role-playing exercises, and providing feedback to participants.

The Team Roles identified by Dr. Meredith Belbin are widely utilized in organizations across the globe. This course will provide a comprehensive guide through the Team Roles theory to assist participants in recognizing and leveraging their strengths while effectively managing their weaknesses. It is designed for individuals who wish to enhance their performance within teams or improve their team management skills. The course is also highly suitable for existing teams, enabling them to collaboratively assess and implement strategies to work more efficiently in their specific environments, aligning with the goals and standards set forth for government operations.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of managing their own behavior before they can influence others' behavior
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of various communication methods available for government
• Effectively manage internal and external customers and stakeholders

Format of the Course

The course will be a highly interactive combination of:

• Facilitated discussions
• Slide presentations
• Exercises
• Case studies

Audience

Staff who need to be fully aware of the issues surrounding Communicating and Influencing:

• Their colleagues
• Their supervisors
• Their internal and external customers and stakeholders

Format of the Course

The course will be a highly-interactive combination of:

• Facilitated discussions
• Slide presentations
• Exercises and case studies

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Appreciate the need to manage their own behavior before they can influence others’ behavior
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of various communication media available for government use
• Effectively manage their internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Explain how to handle difficult situations they may encounter in a public sector environment

As the pace of change accelerates with digital transformation and Business 3.0, organizational boundaries and alliances are continually evolving. To thrive in this new knowledge economy, teams and individuals must learn to resolve conflicts more effectively while maintaining long-term relationships. Unfortunately, most professionals receive minimal training in effective conflict resolution, often leading to situations where conflict is either avoided, handled passively-aggressively, or worse, resolved through bullying tactics. This instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote) is designed for government executives, leaders, teams, and individuals who wish to master conflict resolution using practical, easy-to-follow yet highly effective models. By the conclusion of the course, participants will gain hands-on experience with 14 powerful tools that can help resolve conflicts while fostering positive workplace relationships. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Identify the five stages of effective conflict resolution. - Establish protocols for addressing conflict proactively. - Manage themselves positively during conflict situations. - Utilize proven methods to resolve conflicts more efficiently. - Rehearse conflict scenarios to achieve better outcomes. - Learn from past conflicts to improve future approaches. The program includes simulations, role-playing activities, and interactive workshops to provide the necessary practical experience. The course emphasizes engaging, interactive, visual, and analogy-based learning methods to help embed the models while maintaining a fast pace. Topics will range from buildings and emotions to preparing conflict resolutions, psychological theories, breathing techniques, and more. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lectures and discussions. - Extensive exercises and practice sessions. **Course Customization Options** To request a customized training for government, please contact us to arrange.

In an increasingly globalized world, we operate in more multicultural environments where conflicts between individuals and groups are possible. The foundational belief behind conflict resolution is that while conflicts are unavoidable, they are manageable. Assertiveness, self-confidence, negotiation skills, and interpersonal competencies are crucial in supporting conflict resolution. In our daily lives, we encounter numerous situations where we consciously or unconsciously manage conflicts with family members, friends, clients, and business partners. Mastering conflict resolution helps to address these issues effectively, enhancing communication, persuasion, business outcomes, and both organizational and personal performance. This course for government offers a blend of theories and concepts, combined with group exercises and individual activities to enable participants to share ideas and develop their skills. ### Objectives: - To understand the fundamentals and nuances of conflicts in organizations - To explore key concepts, factors, theories, types, and models in conflict resolution - To identify personality types and leadership styles that support negotiation skills - To learn the principles of assertiveness and self-confidence - To practice and experience conflict resolution techniques

Audience

• Staff who need to be fully aware of the issues surrounding Influencing and Avoiding Conflict with:
  • Their colleagues
  • Their supervisors
  • Their internal and external customers and stakeholders

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Appreciate the need to manage their own behavior before they can influence others’ behavior
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of various communication methods available for government use
• Effectively manage their internal and external customers and stakeholders

Format

The course will be a highly interactive combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises
• Case Studies

This two-day course is designed for individuals seeking to achieve better outcomes from their negotiations with customers, suppliers, and colleagues. It equips participants with the essential skills and tactics employed by effective negotiators, fostering the confidence necessary for success. Attendees will explore various negotiating styles and learn how to maximize their personal influence while safeguarding important relationships. The course is highly interactive, incorporating a blend of lectures, discussions, coaching sessions, and practical exercises, all tailored to enhance negotiation proficiency for government professionals.