Communication & Assertiveness
Our assertiveness articles below clearly and simply cover specific aspects of the process of assertiveness which are also covered during our assertiveness training courses.
3 Ways To Say No – Assertiveness Training
Being assertive means being confident and self-assured while being respectful of others. It is a great trait. It means that you are direct when communicating your wants and needs. Voicing your thoughts and opinions without being aggressive or overbearing will…
Assertiveness Statistics & Facts: NEW Research for 2024
To inform how we teach our assertiveness training courses we carried out some research into how assertive and confident people are feeling now that the pandemic is receding, we carried out some new, original research. We polled 500 employees across…
5 Ways To Deal with Difficult Conversations – Assertiveness Training
At various points in your career, you’ll find yourself having to have a difficult conversation with somebody. Sometimes at the receiving end, but as you progress to management it’s more likely that you will be the one instigating a difficult…
Learning To Assess Your Assertiveness Level
What does the word assertive mean to you? It will mean different things depending on your own personal behaviours, beliefs and life experiences. The ways people assert themselves differ in terms of the techniques used and different approaches yield different…
4 Top Tips – Assertiveness for New Line Managers
While being assertive is seen as a strong trait in a line manager, there are other skills you’ll need to work on to find a balance. To be a successful manager you will need to be able to lead your…
5 Assertiveness Tips For Managers (+ Special Tips For Female Managers)
Assertiveness is a brilliant trait to have as a manager. When you are being assertive, you are communicating your needs in a way that is also respectful of others. This means that they feel that they understand where they stand…
50 Essential Tips For A Great Interview
Job Interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience. However as standard practice worldwide they aren’t going anywhere soon. Sometimes the only thing standing between you and the job of your dreams – is the job interview. For this reason we have…
6 Top Tips For Assertiveness – Managing Conflict In Your Team
When you group together talented, passionate people; differences of opinion are unavoidable. Capable, assertive people will express their opinions clearly, and sometimes others will disagree with them as a consequence. This isn’t a negative this is a positive. Indeed many…
Interview Preparation Infographic
How do some people ace their job interviews every time? Of course, some people are naturally better than others in interviews. But everyone can improve their chances of success hugely by taking a few simple steps to prepare for an interview. If you’ve ever…
81 Experts Share Their Top Assertive Communication Tips: Part 3
[ssba] Here we are with part 3 of our assertive communication roundup. If you’ve not seen them here are part 1 and part 2. Hopefully by now you’re getting used to saying “No” and have discovered that the…
81 Experts Share Their Top Assertive Communication Tip: Part 2
[ssba] Did you know that in a face to face meeting, 93% of communication is non-verbal?To break it down, body language makes up 55%, tone of voice 38% and the rest, a tiny, 7% is what you say! This is…
81 Experts Share Their Best Assertive Communication Tip: Part 1
Strong, respectful relationships are based on all parties communicating clearly and respectfully. Many people find this difficult. They don’t find communicating their views and feelings clearly easy. So how do people learn to communicate more assertively? Obviously, we run training…