Dealing with Difficult People

Short course

In Edinburgh

£ 275 VAT exempt

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Edinburgh (Scotland)

  • Class hours

    6h

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    01/07/2024

•To increase self-awareness, skills and confidence when dealing with difficult people. To explore People Styles and apply principles of ‘style flex' to influence others. To evaluate different options for dealing with difficult people and make best choice. To develop a range of assertiveness techniques for dealing with different situations. To consider Transactional Analysis as a tool for improving communication. Suitable for: The course is suitable for anyone who would like to build their skills and boost their confidence when dealing with people they perceive as 'difficult'. Managers, team leaders, supervisors, customer service front line staff, admin. or support staff, and many others will find this course highly beneficial.

Important information

Documents

  • CourseOverviewDealingWithDifficultPeopleForPDF.pdf

Facilities

Location

Start date

Edinburgh (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Start date

01 Jul 2024Enrolment now open

About this course

You will gain insights into your own behaviour and communication style as well as learning techniques and strategies for handling difficult people more effectively.

The course is intended for anyone who would like to develop their people skills and to get better at handling difficult 'types' or situations.

There are no formal entry requirements to join this course.

Course attendance certificate on request

Small group size ensures there is time and opportunity to discuss and address difficulties experienced by individuals.

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Yes, we can deliver courses in-house with content tailored to suit the group.
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Subjects

  • Difficult People
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Listening Skills
  • Assertive Behaviour
  • Communication Training
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Behaviour styles
  • Building Confidence
  • Problem Solving

Teachers and trainers (1)

Margaret  Johnston

Margaret Johnston

Training Consultant

Highly experienced Trainer, Facilitator & Coach with a background of some 25 years in various roles within public, private and Further Education sectors. Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD); Fellow of the Institute of Training & Occupational Learning (ITOL); Post-graduate Teaching Qualification (Further Education); Associate Member of the International NLP Trainers Association. Ability to work in partnership with clients and willing to 'go the extra mile'. Friendly learner-centred training style ensuring full participation and transfer of learning.

Course programme

This practical one day course is suitable for anyone who would like to improve their interpersonal skills and to gain more confidence when dealing with other people, in particular the difficult ones.

These may be managers, direct reports, colleagues, customers or clients. Participants will benefit from gaining an insight into a range of ways people behave and what may lie behind their behaviour.

They will also learn and practise strategies for influencing behaviour change and dealing with difficult behaviour without feeling guilty or embarrassed, leading to positive outcomes for all parties. The course will also encourage self-reflection on communication styles or habits and the possibility that own chosen behaviour may at times fuel some of the problems.

Additional information

Comments: Group size is 10 max. Often courses run with 6 delegates allowing more time for individual feedback and support.
Career opportunities: Undertaking this course will help people to develop their interpersonal skills and work with greater confidence in any chosen career.
Credits/Points: N/A
Students per class: 10 max.
Contact person: Margaret Johnston

Dealing with Difficult People

£ 275 VAT exempt