Assertiveness in conflict - Preparing an assertive strategy for difficult conversations
Introduction
Being assertive will give you the confidence to manage most situations that require careful handling. Assertive people have the confidence to make their point of view and ‘stay the course’ even when their argument is challenged, resisted or rejected.
In this chapter we will focus on assertive techniques and strategies. Preparing for situations in which you need to be assertive or could end in conflict will help you to deal with them more effectively and achieve your objectives.
In this chapter you will learn how to:
- use classic assertive techniques
- prepare for situations that can create conflict
- understand some of the common causes for conflict and how to handle them
- manage your triggers in conflict situations