Assertiveness Training in Leiden

This highly interactive course combines individual and group discussions with practical skills training to help participants exchange ideas and enhance their capabilities.

Audience

Ideal for anyone seeking to improve their assertiveness skills.

Course Aims

The programme is designed to boost confidence and strengthen the ability of participants to communicate with both colleagues and customers in a confident and assertive manner.

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to:

• Identify and overcome obstacles that hinder assertive behaviour
• Recognise behavioural patterns in themselves and others, and learn effective strategies for managing them
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes whenever possible
• Navigate challenging situations with competence

Objective

This training aims to review and enhance the competencies required to achieve business objectives, both in individual performance and teamwork. Participants will acquire specific skills, including:

• Developing an effective communication style with others
• Practically analyzing communication barriers and employing active techniques to prevent them
• Building supportive professional relationships
• Fostering effective teamwork
• Understanding mutual influence between team members and the broader organizational unit
• Mastering various techniques for conflict management
• Adopting constructive behavioral models, such as an assertive posture

Methodology

The training is designed as an interactive experience, with participants engaged in activities for over 80% of the time. Each session follows a consistent dynamic: initiating exercises to build awareness, delivering mini-lectures on relevant techniques (knowledge transfer), and practicing new tactics and skills. At the end of each session, participants receive supplementary materials related to the topics discussed.

Practical exercises are complemented by mini-lectures that explain the theoretical foundations and fundamental psychological mechanisms underlying the experiences gained during the training.

Training Objectives:

Designed for professionals aiming to handle conflict situations with both effectiveness and efficiency. This course supports individuals in developing their ability to leverage conflict for the benefit of team dynamics, with a focus on applying specific strategies, methods, and techniques for successful conflict management.

Course Benefits:

Participants will gain the ability to apply methods and techniques for resolving conflict situations, practice effective conflict management, and enhance communication skills during disputes. The training covers the skillful analysis of parties' needs, problem formulation, stress management, and the use of emotional control and assertiveness techniques in resolving conflicts.

Key Skills Developed:

• Effective communication during conflict situations
• Identification of conflict sources
• Analyzing the needs of involved parties and formulating the core problem
• Applying methods and techniques to resolve conflicts
• Understanding principles of assertiveness and emotional management in conflict resolution
• Applying assertive resistance to manipulation
• Appropriate behavioral responses during conflicts
• Implementing stress management and emotional control strategies

Training Methodology:

The course includes lectures, simulations, case studies, role-playing exercises, and personalized feedback for participants.

Course Objectives:

• Gain insight into the necessity of managing one's own behaviour before attempting to influence that of others.
• Differentiate between the strengths and limitations of various communication channels.
• Effectively manage relationships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders.

Course Methodology:

This programme employs a dynamic blend of interactive techniques, including:

• Guided group discussions
• Presentation slides
• Practical exercises
• Real-world case studies

Audience

This course is designed for staff members who require a comprehensive understanding of the key issues related to communication and influence, including:

• Their fellow colleagues
• Their supervisors
• Their internal and external customers as well as stakeholders

Course Format

The session combines highly interactive elements, such as:

• Facilitated discussions
• Slide presentations
• Practical exercises and case studies

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

• Recognize the importance of managing their own behavior before attempting to influence others
• Evaluate the advantages and limitations of various communication tools
• Effectively manage relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Apply strategies for handling challenging workplace scenarios

Audience

• This course is designed for staff who need to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues surrounding Influencing and Avoiding Conflict, including: 
  • Interactions with colleagues
  • Interactions with senior management
  • Interactions with internal and external customers and stakeholders

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of managing one's own behavior as a prerequisite for influencing the behavior of others
• Evaluate the strengths and limitations of various communication media
• Effectively manage relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders

Format

The course will employ a highly interactive approach, combining:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Practical Exercises 
• Case Studies

This two-day course is designed for professionals seeking to improve their negotiation outcomes with customers, suppliers, and colleagues. It covers the essential skills and tactics employed by successful negotiators, helping participants build the confidence required to succeed.

Participants will explore various negotiating styles and learn how to enhance their personal influence while safeguarding key relationships. The course is highly interactive, combining lectures, discussions, coaching, and practical exercises.