Assertiveness Training

Target group

  • You will become better at communicating clearly and convincingly.
  • You will learn how to say what you want and to put your foot down when faced with something you disagree with.
  • You will learn how to deal with difficult situations in a constructive way.
  • You will become better at giving and receiving feedback.
  • You will learn how to deal with colleagues’ pressure and manipulation.
  • You will learn how to deal with colleagues’ pressure and manipulation.
  • You will receive practical tools which you can take home and use in your everyday life.

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to help employees achieve respectful dialogue between themselves and their colleagues. Communicating assertively enhances self-esteem because you voice your opinion without offending others thereby avoiding self-reproach.

Content

The course alternates between lectures and lots of practical exercises during which there will be ample opportunity to practice being assertive based on your own experiences and issues.

Body language and behavior – how do we respond?
Your rights and the rights of others.
How to say no and set boundaries.
How to handle colleagues’ pressure and manipulation.
How to ask for what you want.
Active listening – listen with understanding.
How to give and receive criticism.
How to manage your own and others’ emotions (anger, joy, etc.).
Strengthen your self-esteem and self-confidence.

Location

The course will take place at Virksomhedsskolen, Vesterbrogade 37, Copenhagen. Closed company courses can be conducted at your location or ours by arrangement.

Price

Course fee per participant: DKK 5,500, including teaching materials and excluding VAT (lunch not included).

Duration

A one-day course from 09:00-16:00. For open course dates, please refer to the schedule below.

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Open courses

Thursday, November 14, from 09:00-16:00
Tuesday, December 03, from 09:00-16:00
Wednesday, January 15, from 09:00-16:00
Thursday, February 27, from 09:00-16:00
Tuesday, March 11, from 09:00-16:00
Wednesday, April 02, from 09:00-16:00
Thursday, May 15, from 09:00-16:00
Tuesday, June 03, from 09:00-16:00

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