• Course overview



    Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Council employees only.

    At certain times, many individuals find it challenging to communicate honestly, directly, and openly with others. This course is designed to help you understand various ways of relating to people, identify assertive, passive, and aggressive communication styles, and enhance your ability to communicate positively with others. Assertiveness involves being clear about your feelings, needs, and how they can be achieved. It enables you to engage respectfully with others while also respecting your own needs, ensuring you do not feel taken advantage of by setting appropriate professional and personal boundaries.

    In this course, we will explore the rights and responsibilities in communication, different communication styles, the motivation and intent behind communication, and the impact of assertive versus non-assertive behaviour. This course offers you the opportunity to reflect on how you relate to others and make changes to communicate clearly and assertively.

    Please ensure that you have completed the Assertiveness Skills e-module before attending this course.


    Learning outcomes

    As a result of this course, you will:

    • Understand and differentiate between assertive, passive, and aggressive communication styles.
    • Enhance your ability to communicate positively and effectively with others.
    • Learn to set appropriate professional and personal boundaries to avoid being taken advantage of.
    • Explore the rights and responsibilities involved in communication.
    • Reflect on your communication habits and make changes to communicate more clearly and assertively.

    Charges

    This course is fully funded. When you sign up you'll be able to book your place for free.

    Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.

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    Course activities to complete

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      Pre-course work: e-module Subcourse
      Not available unless any of:
      • You are a(n) Delegate
      • You are a(n) Trainer
      • You are a(n) Teacher
      • You are a(n) SG Admin ...
    • Book and attend at least 1 event(s)
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