Out of four Style of communication or behavioral choice viz Direct Aggression(bossy , arrogant , bulldozing , intolerant ,opionated ,overbearing),Indirect Aggression(sarcastic , deceiving , ambiguous ,insinuating ,manipulative ,guilt inducing),Submissive( Wailing , moaning , helpless , passive ,indecisive , apologetic),Assertive(direct ,honest, accepting , responsible ,spontaneous ) recognizes our right, respect right of others, ensures responsibility for ourselves and our action without judging or blaming other people and finally enables les us to Constructively confront and find mutually satisfying solution if conflict exist
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SOFT SKILL-6 (ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION)
1. ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION AND 6
TIPS FOR ITS EFFECTIVE USE
An Initiative of
Shivnandani Industries Pvt Ltd
&
Jagdamb Janaki Nawal Janaki Society
By
Col Mukteshwar Prasad(Retd),
MTech,FIE(I),FIETE,FISLE,FInstOD,AMCSI
3. Definition of Assertive
Communication
Ability to express positive and negative ideas
and feelings in open , honest and direct way .
It recognises our rights
Respect right of others
Responsibility for ourselves and our action
without judging or blaming other people
Constructively confront and find mutually
satisfying solution if conflict exist
4. Characteristics of Assertive
comn
Eye contact-demonstrates interest, shows sincerity
Body posture-congruent body language will improve
the significance of message
Gesture-appropriate gesture help to add emphasis
Voice-a level , well modulated tone is more
convincing and acceptable and is not intimidating
Timing-use your judgment to maximise receiptivity
and impact
Content-how, where and when you choose to
comment is probably more important than what you
say
5. Importance of I statement
Part of being assertive and involves ability to
appropriately express your needs and feelings
It indicates
Ownership
Donot attribute blame
Focuses on behavour
Identifies effect of behaviour
Honest
Contributes in growth of relationship with each other
Strong I statement has 3 elements
Behaviour
Feeling
Tangible effect
6. Example of I statement
I am frustrated when you are late in the
meeting. I do not like to having repeat
information
7. Techniques of Assertive
communication
Behavioural Rehearsal
Practising what you want to look and sound
Useful if I statement is to be used
Helps dissipate emotions associated with experience
Allows you to identify behaviour you wish to confront.
Repeated assertion
Allows you to be comfortable
By ignoring verbal side traps while sticking to
the point
Argumentative baiting
Irrelevant logic
8. Techniques of Assertive
communication …
To use technique most effectively
Use calm repetition
Say what you want to say
Stay focused on the issue
No need to
rehearse
Hype your self to deal with others
9. Techniques of Assertive
communication …
Example
Would like to show some of our product
No thank you. I am not interested
I really have great range to offer you
That may be true but I am not interested at present
Would any one else be interested
I told you I do not want any one of these products
Fine .Would you take brochure and think about it later.
Yes I will
Thank you.
You are welcome
10. Techniques of Assertive
communication …
Fogging
Receive criticism comfortably without
Getting anxious or defensive
Rewarding manipulative criticism
To do this
You need to But remain
judge of
your
choice of action
Acknowledge criticism
Agree there may be some truth in it
Example :I agree there are times I do not give answer
to your questions
11. Techniques of Assertive
communication …
Negative assertion
Makes you more comfortable
at negative of your behaviour or personality
without feeling defensive or anxious
Reduces your critic’s hostility
You should accept your error or fault but don’t
apologise
Instead tentatively and sympathetically agree
with hostile criticism of your negative qualities
Example:Yes you are right I do not always listen to
close to what you say
12. Techniques of Assertive
communication ..
Workable compromise
When you feel your self respect is not in question
consider workable compromise
Can always bargain for material goals provided
self respect or feeling is not compromised
THERE CAN BE NO COMPROMISE if end goal
involves self worth and self respect
Example :I understand you need to talk and I have
to finish some work .So what about meeting after
1 hour
13. Conclusion
Assertiveness is an useful communication
tool
Application is contextual and need not be
assertive in all cases
Assertiveness may be conceived as
aggression
There is no guarantee OF SUCCESS even if
you use Assertive communication