The document outlines a training program to teach assertive communication skills. The first module is an introductory presentation that orients participants and establishes ground rules. The second module defines assertive behavior and differentiates it from aggressive and passive behavior through group exercises and videos. The third module teaches a four-step technique for assertive communication using roleplays and a Gandhi clip. The fourth module demonstrates effective ways to say "no" through scenarios and a John Cleese video. The fifth introduces the art of persuasion through definitions, techniques and activities. The sixth and final module emphasizes building self-confidence through videos and exercises on self-belief and facing fear.
The document outlines a training program to teach assertive communication skills. The first module is an introductory presentation that orients participants and establishes ground rules. The second module defines assertive behavior and differentiates it from aggressive and passive behavior through group exercises and videos. The third module teaches a four-step technique for assertive communication using roleplays and a Gandhi clip. The fourth module demonstrates effective ways to say "no" through scenarios and a John Cleese video. The fifth introduces the art of persuasion through definitions, techniques and activities. The sixth and final module emphasizes building self-confidence through videos and exercises on self-belief and facing fear.
The document outlines a training program to teach assertive communication skills. The first module is an introductory presentation that orients participants and establishes ground rules. The second module defines assertive behavior and differentiates it from aggressive and passive behavior through group exercises and videos. The third module teaches a four-step technique for assertive communication using roleplays and a Gandhi clip. The fourth module demonstrates effective ways to say "no" through scenarios and a John Cleese video. The fifth introduces the art of persuasion through definitions, techniques and activities. The sixth and final module emphasizes building self-confidence through videos and exercises on self-belief and facing fear.
Module Training Objective Focus Areas Method(s) of Instruction
Total Duration 1 Welcome Presentation To give participants an overview of the Training Program; allow participants to set ground rules during training and formulate collective training objectives Icebreaker Setting expectations Activity: Rearrange the tennis Ball activity Instructor-led Training (ILT) 60 min. 2 Assertive communication Define assertive communication. Enable participants to differentiate assertive behavior from aggressive and submissive behavior in a business environment. Definition and Process of Assertive Communication Use a team-think to discuss challenging scenarios for assertive communication. To highlight the rules for assertive communication and see a video on assertive communication. Definition of Assertive Communication Team Think exercise ILT Coastal Communication Video 90 min. 3 4 step Technique To enable participants grasp the technique of being assertive in a step by step manner. To enable participants understand the process using videos and an activity. How to be assertive using the 4 step technique. Application of the 4 step technique in challenging scenarios. ILT Activity: Assertive communication in Pairs using scenarios Gandhi clip on assertive communication 90 min. 4 Ways to say 'No' To help participants recognize the scenarios when someone uses the 4 step technique. How to use the 'No' effectively How to say 'no' when: You cannot complete the task You find it difficult to refuse You do not have the time but yet show you are willing to help Use positive body language The flowchart for the process Video clip-John Cleese on Assertive communication ILT 60 min. 5 Persuasion To introduce the art of persuasion in assertive communication. To explore how the process of persuasion has to be carried out. Definition Classical technique Principles Application techniques Activity: The chair Movie clip: Lagaan Video clip: Boiler room Activity: Cave Rescue ILT 90 min. 6 Self-confidence To enable trainees understand the significance of self confidence and body language along with the importance of facing fear. Self- Belief Being comfortable with oneself Building self Confidence Video: Gandhi facing fear Activity Pat on the back Video: The lion king ILT 60 min. ASSERTIVENESS