Assertiveness Training for Women

Assertiveness techniques, when used effectively, can enhance almost every aspect of your job and life — Knowing which tools and techniques to use, and how and when to use them, is critical for overcoming the  challenges women face in business. With these skills, women can feel secure that they are sending the right signals that elicit the right responses. Tools given in this class will help you command respect while being respectful and handle almost any situation you’re likely to encounter without seeming overbearing.

How You Will Benefit

• Recognize the characteristics of the four assertiveness styles

• Assess your individual assertiveness style and its effectiveness

• Demonstrate assertiveness techniques using supportive communication behaviors

• Develop an action plan to overcome at least two personal obstacles to assertiveness

• Learn how to capitalize on the strengths of your leadership style—and minimize weaknesses

• Flex your leadership style preference to interact most effectively and assertively with others

• Incorporate assertiveness techniques into everyday practices

What You Will Cover

Foundations of Assertiveness:

 Distinguishing between passive, assertive, and aggressive behaviors

• Discussing how socialization affects your behavior in the business environment

• Identifying personal work situations and obstacles that challenge assertive behavior

Assessing Your Assertiveness

• Identifying your assertiveness style preferences

• Assessing and identifying strengths and weaknesses of your assertiveness style

• Knowing how value systems impact your assertiveness

• Identifying ways to reduce role conflict

• Getting Comfortable in Your Own Skin

Assertive Communications Skills for Women

• Understanding the three components of communication and factors that influence their impact

• Differentiating the verbal and nonverbal communication styles of men and women

• Applying active and reflective listening skills to build assertiveness techniques

• Listening and responding assertively to feedback and criticism

Who Should Attend

Female business professionals, who want to strengthen their assertiveness techniques, alleviate weaknesses and improve their communication skills as they relate to being assertive in business.

Training Approach

Your training experience with HOM includes:

• Pre- program assessments to clarify your development needs

• In class highly engaging experiential leaning activities

• Post –program ongoing support through application tool kits and  phone call coaching sessions