Workshop title :

Fully expressing yourself

Workshop reference :

319 / V1.0

Duration :

2 days

Language :

English, French

Why, Who and What ?

We are all keen to get what we want. Some of us are keen to please others, to ensure that they get what they want, whether they are colleagues, managers or clients. And some of us find it hard to give in to the demands or needs of other people. A new definition of assertiveness could, therefore, be, "making sure you are heard in a manner that is respectful of others". This course is for all of us who need to learn how to express ourselves fully in our working environment. The course is full of fun, practical, interactive and respectful exercises.

Module

Key Development Areas

The impact of a lack of "full expression"

Exploring personal definitions Establishing what issues may arise out of people not expressing themselves fully

Creating win-win situations

Understanding the benefits of creating genuine win-win situations Principle of reciprocity Strategies that sabotage and those that enable win-win situations

Preceived power imbalance

Perception of others' power and mine Feeling powerful and powerless Dealing with power differences

Creating and restoring trust

The dynamics of trust Discovery of the elements of trust Restoring and nurturing trust

Giving and receiving feedback

Principles of giving and receiving feedback Impact of meta programs on accepting feedback Speed feedback Feedback circles

Setting boundaries and perhaps saying "no"

Personal responsibility Setting boundaries in relationships When misunderstandings lead to harassment Managing conflict