Dealing With Difficult People

Our hands-on activities will enable you to deal with all sorts of difficult people

Most of us have to deal with difficult people at some time or other. They always want their own way and are prepared to shout and lay down the law until they get it. They have the ability to waste a lot of your time and make you angry or frustrated. The stress of handling difficult people can create a lack of productivity and reluctance to come to work.

Dealing with difficult people is something many people face as part of their everyday work life. Through hands-on activities and practice exercises, delegates learn how to deal with all sorts of difficult people for example:

The ‘ Complainer ’	The ‘ Downer ’	‘ Back Stabber ’
Take pride in criticism and are sarcastic and devious.	Feel they're life's victim. They are pessimists and negative.	They stab you with putdowns & pretend they have done nothing.
The ‘ Soothing Delayer ’	‘ Egotistical Advisor ’	‘ The Clam ’
Dislike committing themselves. They tend to be agreeable – yet they still don't move ahead.	Appear as if they know a lot about the subject, but will find someone else to blame for their mistakes.	Are difficult to get talking. They often use “I don't know” and similar phrases.

Whether they are a customer, an employee, boss or even a colleague; they can he hard to handle. But eventually, you will need to stand your ground, but how?

We will show you the types of difficult people and how you can handle them. Lets look at one example:

‘ Autocratic Aggressor ’

Characteristics:
Intimidate – They stay in control by putting others down
Controlling – They rule from a 'command post'
Temper – They are quick to anger and are often unpredictable
Rigid – They don't like ambiguity or changes they did not initiate
Judgmental – They are unwilling to listen to opinion that conflict with their own

How To Handle An Autocratic Aggressor:

• Remember – they have nothing against you personally – their attitude is purely selfish.
• Listen to everything the person has to say.
• Hold your ground. This doesn't mean attack – but stand up for yourself and your ideas.
• Don't give in to their anger.
• Wait until the worst is over – when the aggressor is loud and out of control is not the time to try to win your point.
• Watch their ego – remember the aggressor's self image is on the line. They won't be open to you until you acknowledge their ego.
• Avoid argument – don't throw disagreement in their face.
• Be formal, calling the person by name.
• Get their attention. If they still brush your statements aside, ask them to stop and listen to you. Put your hand up to draw their attention. Say something like “Just wait a minute, there's something I think you should hear.”
• Be concise and clear with your reactions

We will help you deal with these and other types of difficult people.

Who will benefit: Suitable for all staff.

Duration: 1 day

By the end of the appraisal training course delegates will be able to…

• understand what makes different people difficult
• recognise the early warning signals and prevent the behaviour escalating
• avoid being manipulated by difficult people
• feel confident to deal with a number of different types of difficult people
• apply conflict resolution techniques
• use words that de-escalate and give criticism effectively
• apply assertive behaviour and see instant results.

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Elite Training European Limited is a leading UK provider of Dealing with Difficult People training courses.

For over 15 years, we have been delivering excellent management training and personal development skills to businesses and public sector organisations in London and the South East, East Anglia and across the UK. Based in Suffolk means we are within easy travelling distance of Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, London, Hertfordshire, Kent, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Surrey and Sussex. We will also arrange a course anywhere in the UK or Europe.

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