Course Outline

Understanding Ourselves and Others for Government

  • What factors influence our behavior?
  • How can we determine which behaviors are appropriate for our roles in government operations and which are not?
  • How can we modify our behavior to prevent or resolve conflicts, particularly those arising from interactions with others?
  • What constitutes effective communication in situations of potential or actual conflict within a government context?

Emotional Intelligence for Government

  • The role of emotions in both creating and managing conflict within government settings.
  • The significance of understanding our Emotional Quotient (EQ) as opposed to the more conventional Intelligence Quotient (IQ).
  • The five stages of Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence model:
    • Self-Awareness
    • Self-Management
    • Motivation
    • Empathy
    • Social Skills

Transactional Analysis for Government

  • Why do we respond in specific ways to colleagues and constituents?
  • How can we establish rapport with our colleagues and constituents?
  • What are the benefits of genuine rapport in our interpersonal relationships within government?

Customer and Stakeholder Management for Government

  • Satisfying stakeholder needs and expectations.
  • Stakeholder analysis: identifying internal and external stakeholders.
  • Managing conflict in interactions with customers and stakeholders within government operations.

Assertiveness for Government

  • Distinguishing between aggressive, assertive, and submissive behaviors.
  • The advantages of adopting an assertive communication style in a government setting.

Confrontation for Government

  • The confrontational model – engaging in fierce conversations.
  • The PRO Model: a framework for planning and successfully conducting fierce conversations within government.

Handling Conflict for Government

  • Identifying the root causes of conflict within government operations.
  • The phases of conflict handling:
    • Understanding the nature of the conflict.
    • Recognizing your and the other party’s positions in the conflict.
    • Resolving the conflict effectively.
  • Kilmann’s Five Conflict-Handling Modes and their application in government settings.
  • Strategies for bridging gaps in understanding and resolution within government operations.
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