Course Outline
1 – What is Assertiveness?
- Differentiating Self-confidence from Assertiveness
- Understanding the Four Styles of Communication
- What Separates Assertiveness from Passiveness, Aggressiveness, and Passive-Aggressiveness
2 – Dimensions of Communication
- Differentiating Listening from Hearing
- Developing Emphatic Listening Skills
- Utilizing Question Types – Open, Clarifying, and Closed
- Converting Negative Thinking into Positive Thinking
3 – Body Language Says It All
- Managing Your Appearance
- Understanding Non-verbal Communication
- Making the Right First Impression
- Speaking with Confidence
- Relaxing and Reducing Anxiety
4 – Dealing with Difficult Situations
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Appreciating the Different Ways that People Send and Receive Information
- Breaking Down Barriers and Building Consensus
- Applying PEGASUS
- Utilizing a Tactical Approach
- Choosing the Proper Form of Communication
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, students will know how to:
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- Develop the necessary skills to communicate with confidence
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- Apply communication styles that maximize benefits
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- Augment your listening and hearing skills to increase engagement
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- Utilize that art of asking questions to elicit more from others
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- Leverage your body language for full communication
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- Make the best first impressions by looking, sounding and being confident
No special instructions regarding this course's target audience provided. Please contact us to discuss if you are unsure whether this course is for you!
No special prerequisites for this course provided. If you are unsure whether you might need to take another course first, please contact us to discuss.
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You will receive a receipt and an enrollment confirmation sent to the email you submitted at purchase. Your enrollment email will have instructions on how to access the class. Any additional questions our team is here to support you. Please call us at 469-721-6100.
If a student is 15 minutes late, they risk losing their seat to a standby student. If a student is 30 minutes late or more, they will need to reschedule. A no-show fee will apply. Retakes are enrolled on a stand-by basis. The student must supply previously issued courseware. Additional fees may apply.
You will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ once you complete the class. If you purchased an exam voucher for the class, a team member from TOPTALENT LEARNING will reach out to discuss your readiness for the voucher and make arrangements to send it.
