When you disagree with someone, it is often best to be direct and clear, as it avoids an unfortunate misunderstanding. People can shy away from disagreement as it can sometimes feel confrontational. The assertive approach introduced in this module helps you to express your disagreement in a professional, constructive manner.
Learning Outcomes
Learn what assertiveness is
Learn a process to put your case across without getting emotional
Provide context for how to use the model in a real-world environment
Because no two individuals have exactly the same expectations and desires, conflict is a natural part of our interactions with others. This self-test assessment will tell you more about your predominant style of handling conflict and what this means.
Providing feedback that encourages open dialogue and communication enhances your credibility as both a teammate and as a leader. AID is a simple feedback model that can be used for positive moments and those that need corrective action.
Learning Outcomes
Learn a simple model for providing feedback
Identify your own role in each of the stages
Discover the benefits of creating a feedback culture
Good managers and leaders should have full command of the three main areas of the Action-Centred Leadership model and should use each of the elements according to the situation.
Learning Outcomes
Discover John Adair’s action-centred leadership model
Learn how to adapt the model for your own work situation
Asking the right question is at the heart of effective communication and information exchange. Using the right questions can improve a whole range of communication skills; the information we receive back (the answer) will depend very much on the type of question we ask.
Learning Outcomes
Learn why asking the right question is at the heart of effective communication and information exchange
Discover why the right questions in a particular situation can improve a whole range of communication skills
We are always communicating, even when we are not speaking. Other factors communicate what we really think and feel, which can be explained by looking at Albert Mehrabian’s communication model.
Learning Outcomes
Learn the impact of mixed messages when communicating
Understand that communication is a blend of words, body language and tone
This course will explore situational leadership as an adaptive leadership style. It’s about choosing the leadership style that best fits the individuals goals and circumstances.
Learning objectives
Understand Hersey and Blanchard’s situational leadership model
Recognise directive and supportive behaviours
Understand the four leadership styles, based on directiveness and support
Understand the development levels of team members, based on competence and commitment
Become confident with flexing your leadership style to the individual and the situation