Assertiveness For Managers

Many worksheets, charts and case studies enhance this book, written for supervisors. The author gives examples of the basic "give skills" and "take skills" of assertive behaviour, and covers performance appraisal and goal-setting.

"Flatter organizations, decentralized authority, changing technology, obsolete skills, downsizing, retraining, outplacement - these are common features of today's business environment. Against such a background, success depends increasingly on the personal credibility of individual managers. In this timely book, Terry Gillen explains how an assertive style of management can dramatically improve effectiveness. He sets out the principles and benefits of assertive behaviour and shows how to apply assertiveness techniques in everyday management situations." "Part I places assertiveness in the context of the modern manager's job, illustrates the three main types of behaviour and describes a method of harnessing emotional energy to ensure the desired results." "Part II shows how to handle a range of management problems, including aggressive bosses or colleagues, receiving/giving criticism, disciplining staff, resolving conflict and controlling stress. Each chapter contains examples of the particular problem, guidance on how to deal with it assertively and a summary for rapid reference." "This is above all a practical book. Do you, asks the author, want to be the kind of manager who motivates his or her team to achieve their objectives, inspires loyalty in subordinates, earns the respect of colleagues, is held in high esteem by senior management, feels self-confident at work?" "If so, you are ready to benefit from developing your assertiveness - with Terry Gillen's help."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

This handbook explores the value of interpersonal skills in primary care management, describing effective communication skills including organizational structures, group dynamics, overcoming barriers to good communication, listening and counselling skills. It offers tools and strategies.

Assertiveness at Work tackles the realities of modern business life the uncomfortable situations that can arise with flatter structures, tough workloads, demanding hours, and the need to exert influence across traditional boundaries. In these situations, successful people need assertiveness in order to achieve their goals. Whether you are a line manager, project leader, specialist, or key member of a team, this book gives practical guidance for developing your own natural assertiveness to benefit both yourself and your organisation. About the Authors Ken and Kate Back have specialised in assertiveness training for more than twenty years. In this practical book, Ken and Kate have brought together their experiences in training thousands of people to be more assertive at work. In addition to books, they have written many articles, advised on and produced videos and appeared on television programmes about assertiveness. They have made a significant contribution to the development and spread of assertiveness training both in the UK and overseas. Ken and Kate can be contacted via their website kenandkateback.com.

A practical, self-teaching guide to help you become a respected leader and build a high-performance team. The book presents a total self-development program to help managers build self-confidence, improve social skills, and develop assertive skills. Although it is a must read for every first-time manager, it will benefit any manager who wants to improve his or her leadership skills.

Techniques for managing others while maintaining mutual respect. Asserting Yourself at Work provides business professionals with the communication tools and psychological foundation they need to perform more assertively on the job. Designed for front-line managers, supervisors, team leaders, team members, employees, and life-long learners, this course promotes the use of direct, inclusive communication as a powerful tool for achieving targeted goals and building lasting relationships. Asserting Yourself at Work teaches students the skills they need to behave and communicate more assertively—and therefore more effectively—in the workplace. Students learn to address their needs and interests at work, and, at the same time, consider the needs and interests of others. Beginning with the foundation of self-awareness, the course builds these skills step by step. Students learn about and practice assertive verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, learn how to set proper boundaries in workplace relationships, and analyze how assertiveness plays out in other cultures. The interactive format includes self-assessment tools, worksheets, sidebars, exercises, and quizzes that prompt students all along the way. Course Objective: Understand techniques for managing others while maintaining mutual respect and recognize and avoid self-defeating behaviors. Selected Learning Objectives • Set boundaries • Manage others without being aggressive or manipulative • Respond to other people's needs without giving up your own • Say "no" to unfair demands • Resolve conflicts and deal with aggressiveness in others • Enhance your self-image—and your on-the-job authority. This is an ebook version of the AMA Self-Study course. If you want to take the course for credit you need to either purchase a hard copy of the course through amaselfstudy.org or purchase an online version of the course through www.flexstudy.com.