ACE Training

Dealing With Difficult People in the Workplace

Soft SkillsFoundationPDTD2431_C
In-class
$From $750 + GST

Overview

Imagine yourself resolving workplace conflicts with others without creating negativity or damaging your relationships. In fact, picture yourself benefiting from confrontation because you can now manage difficult people and situations with ease. After attending the Dealing With Difficult People in the Workplace training course with PD Training you’ll be empowered to better manage difficult people and situations.

In this life-changing course you'll learn how to discover the root causes of conflict, how certain behaviours impact others and learn specific strategies to deal with difficult people in an appropriate manner. Whether it’s a conflict involving customers, staff or management, you’ll be equipped with the tools and techniques to approach others, reach a resolution and prevent further issues going forward. This training course provides you with an opportunity to plan and practice your situational management skills so you feel empowered to handle any workplace conflict.

Who should attend

This is a practical class that is suitable for all audiences, and provides participants with tools they can apply on-the-job (and in other contexts) the very next day.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

What you'll learn

In this course participants will:

  • Identify root causes of difficult behaviour
  • How to approach and manage difficult people
  • Understand particular types of Behaviour
  • How to deal with Passive and Aggressive Behaviour
  • Dealing with workplace conflicts
  • Recognise different attitudes
  • Handle stressful situation

Course content

During this Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace training course, participants will learn how to approach, engage and better manage difficult people, while also learning how to understand and influence them, so that a successful resolution can be achieved without creating negative feelings or damaging relationships.

The course includes training in recognising attitudes and actions that impact others, using effective management techniques to deal with difficult people, using tools to deal with anger, developing coping strategies, understanding motives and behaviours and much more. The course includes a personality profiling tool report, which helps participants to better understand themselves and how to best interact with other personality types as well.


After completing this course, participants will have learned to:


Topic 1: Conflict and its Benefits

  • What is Conflict?
  • Avoidance as a Strategy
  • Self-Assessment
  • Analysing Difficulty

Topic 2: Understanding my Response to Conflict

  • REACH Quadrants
  • Conflict Styles
  • Which Style?

Topic 3: Preventing Problems

  • Recognising Misconceptions
  • Preventing Problems

Topic 4: Maintaining Focus

  • The Three Fs
  • Applying the Three Fs

Topic 5: Managing Anger

  • Coping Strategies
  • Dealing with Other People's Anger
  • Tips for Assertive Anger

Topic 6: Dealing with Problems

  • Dealing with Problems
  • Causes of Difficult Behaviour

Topic 7: Conflict Resolution Model

  • Three Step Model
  • Applying the Three Step Model
  • Present Your Plan

Topic 8: Changing Yourself

  • Dealing with Negative Feelings

Topic 9: Why People Don't Do What They Are Supposed To

  • Why Don't People Do What They are Supposed To?

Topic 10: De-Stress Options When Things Get Ugly

  • Positive Coping Thoughts














































Common questions

When does Dealing With Difficult People in the Workplace run?

There are no scheduled dates for this course at the moment. Get in touch and we'll let you know when the next one is set, or arrange it for your team.

How much does Dealing With Difficult People in the Workplace cost?

From $750 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.

Do I need any prior experience?

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?

This one runs in-class. If you'd rather it ran online or at your workplace, get in touch and we'll look at options.

Can you run this course for my team?

Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code PDTD2431_C when you enquire.