DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE
AUDIENCE
This workshop is designed for anyone who works in a diverse work environment and wishes to get along better with colleagues for efficient team work.
ACHIEVABLES
Workplaces are dynamic in this day and age. We work alongside people of different backgrounds, cultures, ages and experiences. There is bound to be difference of opinion from time to time in such diverse administration. This workshop enables participants to deal with such difficulties, whether with people, their backgrounds, experiences and expectations of each other.
OUTLINE
During
this two-day workshop, participants will understand:
- How their attitudes and actions impact others
- New and effective techniques for dealing with difficult people
- Coping strategies for dealing with difficult people and difficult situations
- How to identify times when they have the right to walk away from a difficult situation
- Techniques for managing and dealing with anger
Introduction and Course Overview
We spend the first part of the day getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Participants will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives.
Reciprocal Relationships
This lecture will examine the idea that, in a relationship with another person, our expectations are likely to be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Dealing with Change
During this session, participants will examine change through a panel discussion and small group work.
The Agreement Frame
Anthony Robbins, and many other communicators, suggests we become skillful at using what he calls The Agreement Frame. This session will explore this idea and practice applying it.
The Ten Commandments of Change
Sam Deep and Lyle Sussman suggest there are ten commandments associated with change. Participants will look at these commandments and see how they can be applied.
Preventing Problems
There are several key ways that we can prevent problems from occurring. These methods will be examined in a lecture and in small group work.
Dealing with Problems
Participants will work in small groups to explore eight ways of dealing with problems.
Causes of Difficult Behavior
This lecture will look at the four fears that everyone has and how we can cope with them.
Changing Yourself
Earlier we discussed how our attitudes and actions impact others. In this session, we will take a deeper look at how negative attitudes can cause negative interactions, and what we can do to turn those attitudes around.
Why Don’t People Do What They Are Supposed To?
There are a million possible answers to this question, but we will discuss the ten most common reasons.
Managing Anger
This session will share some techniques others have used to manage their anger. Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences and techniques.
De-Stress Options You Can Use Right Now!
To conclude, we will look at five techniques participants can use to unwind. We will also share a list of coping thoughts.
Workshop Wrap-Up
At the end of the day, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.
- How their attitudes and actions impact others
- New and effective techniques for dealing with difficult people
- Coping strategies for dealing with difficult people and difficult situations
- How to identify times when they have the right to walk away from a difficult situation
- Techniques for managing and dealing with anger
Introduction and Course Overview
We spend the first part of the day getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Participants will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives.
Reciprocal Relationships
This lecture will examine the idea that, in a relationship with another person, our expectations are likely to be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Dealing with Change
During this session, participants will examine change through a panel discussion and small group work.
The Agreement Frame
Anthony Robbins, and many other communicators, suggests we become skillful at using what he calls The Agreement Frame. This session will explore this idea and practice applying it.
The Ten Commandments of Change
Sam Deep and Lyle Sussman suggest there are ten commandments associated with change. Participants will look at these commandments and see how they can be applied.
Preventing Problems
There are several key ways that we can prevent problems from occurring. These methods will be examined in a lecture and in small group work.
Dealing with Problems
Participants will work in small groups to explore eight ways of dealing with problems.
Causes of Difficult Behavior
This lecture will look at the four fears that everyone has and how we can cope with them.
Changing Yourself
Earlier we discussed how our attitudes and actions impact others. In this session, we will take a deeper look at how negative attitudes can cause negative interactions, and what we can do to turn those attitudes around.
Why Don’t People Do What They Are Supposed To?
There are a million possible answers to this question, but we will discuss the ten most common reasons.
Managing Anger
This session will share some techniques others have used to manage their anger. Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences and techniques.
De-Stress Options You Can Use Right Now!
To conclude, we will look at five techniques participants can use to unwind. We will also share a list of coping thoughts.
Workshop Wrap-Up
At the end of the day, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.