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Dealing with Difficult People Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Dealing with Difficult People

  • What is Conflict?
  • Types of Conflict Events
  • What are Difficult People?
  • Types of Difficult People
  • Methods of Dealing with Conflict

Module 2: Skills Needed in Conflict Resolution

  • How to Implement Conflict Resolution Methods
  • Behaviors Needed for Conflict Resolution
  • Conflict Resolution Approaches – Win/Win Vs Compromise
  • Responses to Conflict
  • Converting Conflict Into Opportunity

Module 3: Assertive Behavior with Difficult People

  • Assertive Behavior
  • Non-assertive Behavior
  • Aggressive Behavior
  • Benefits of Being Assertive
  • Working Towards Solving the Problem, not Attacking the Person
  • Assertive in Different Types of Conflict Situations
  • Why Conflict Arises?

Module 4: Effective Communication Techniques

  • Non-verbal Communication
  • Listening is Key
  • Tips for Approaching and Communicating with Difficult People

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Who should attend this Dealing with Difficult People Course?

This Dealing with Difficult People Certification Course in Pittsburgh is particularly well-suited for professionals who regularly engage in interpersonal interactions and have responsibilities that involve interacting with various individuals. The following are the job roles of professionals who can gain valuable insights from participating in this course:

  • Project Managers
  • Supervisors
  • Team Leaders
  • Sales Representatives
  • Customer Service Executives
  • Human Resources (HR) Professionals
  • Senior Managers

Prerequisites of the Dealing with Difficult People Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Dealing with Difficult People Certification Course.

Dealing with Difficult People Course Overview

Dealing with Difficult People is an unavoidable aspect of both personal and professional life. This course in Pittsburgh focuses on equipping individuals with the skills to manage challenging interactions effectively. Understanding and implementing these strategies is crucial for maintaining positive relationships and a harmonious work environment.

Professionals in customer service, management, human resources, and sales often encounter difficult individuals. Mastering the art of dealing with such people is essential for these professionals in Pittsburgh, to maintain productivity, resolve conflicts, and foster a positive workplace atmosphere.

The Knowledge Academy's 1-day course on Dealing with Difficult People in Pittsburgh offers practical insights and techniques for handling challenging interactions. The training focuses on communication skills, empathy, and conflict resolution strategies, enabling delegates to navigate difficult conversations with confidence and professionalism.

Course Objectives

  • To understand the dynamics of difficult interactions
  • To develop communication strategies for challenging situations
  • To learn techniques for maintaining composure under pressure
  • To enhance conflict resolution and negotiation skills
  • To build empathy and understanding in dealing with varied personalities
  • To practice problem-solving in scenarios involving difficult individuals

After completing one of these Personal Development Courses, delegates in Pittsburgh will be equipped with effective strategies for managing difficult interactions. They will gain confidence in their ability to handle challenging situations, leading to improved relationships and a more harmonious working environment.

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What’s included in this Dealing with Difficult People Course?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Dealing With Difficult People Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Pittsburgh has around a population of 305,000 inhabitants living within the commonwealth’s second largest city. The city is located southeast of the Ohio River in the north east of the United States of America. Pittsburgh is characterized by the Appalachia border. The city is renowned for its number of bridges (446) and its steel-related businesses spanning over 300 of them. Pittsburgh has four main areas (North side, south side, east end and west end) surrounding the Golden triangle (downtown area) containing 90 neighbourhoods. The downtown area is the cultural district with art venues and theatres, sports and literature.Pittsburgh has several public schools including charter and magnet schools, City Charter High School, Pittsburgh Montessori School, Pittsburgh Gifted Center and Barack Obama Academy of International. The city also has many private schools including North Catholic High School, Bishop Canevin High School, Seton-La Salle Catholic High School and Central Catholic High School.Carnegie Mellon University is Pittsburgh main university with around, 15,000 students. It’s a private institution with 7 colleges and schools including, the College of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Carnegie was rated 24th university in the world and the best technology school in the United States.The University of Pittsburgh has 17 schools and colleges with around 28,000 enrolled students. Pittsburgh University is located within the Oakland neighbourhood working as a commonwealth system of higher education. The university has 17 undergraduate and graduate schools. There are four undergraduate schools including the western Pennsylvania: Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown and Titusville. The university has a developed Greek system of 39 fraternities and sororities including Delta Phi, Pi Kappa Pi, Delta Zeta and Kappa Delta. The university has several sports teams including the Pittsburgh panthers (Athletics team), Football team and Pittsburgh panther’s men’s basketball team. 

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Penn Center East Monroeville
201 Penn Center Boulevard
Suite 400
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15235

T: +1 7204454674

Ways to take this course

Experience live, interactive learning from home with The Knowledge Academy's Online Instructor-led Personal Development Training | Dealing With Difficult People Training in Pittsburgh. Engage directly with expert instructors, mirroring the classroom schedule for a comprehensive learning journey. Enjoy the convenience of virtual learning without compromising on the quality of interaction.

Unlock your potential with The Knowledge Academy's Personal Development Training | Dealing With Difficult People Training in Pittsburgh, accessible anytime, anywhere on any device. Enjoy 90 days of online course access, extendable upon request, and benefit from the support of our expert trainers. Elevate your skills at your own pace with our Online Self-paced sessions.

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Personal Development Training | Dealing With Difficult People Training in Pittsburgh FAQs

The primary focus of this Dealing with Difficult People Course is to teach delegates the skills to effectively deal with difficult people they encounter in everyday life and work. It also helps cultivate healthy relationships, manage and turn conflicts into opportunities.
Taking this course on Dealing with Difficult People can provide delegates with valuable skills and strategies to effectively manage challenging situations and individuals by better understanding cause of difficult behavior and preventing conflict escalations.
There are no formal prerequisites for this Dealing with Difficult People Course.
Delegates can expect to learn various tricks and techniques for dealing with difficult people they encounter in everyday life and work as well as a brief understanding of difficult behavior and conflict resolution techniques.
This course comes with valuable training sessions led by experienced instructors, a digital delegate pack, and a certificate upon completion.
There are several career benefits after completing this course, delegates can look forward to jobs as Human Resource Specialist, Customer Support, Management Consultant, etc.
The duration of this course is 1 day.
Yes. Upon completing this course, you will receive a certificate.
The Knowledge Academy in Pittsburgh is at the forefront of providing world-class training sessions and globally acknowledged certifications which can improve your career prospects. We are leading training providers who can cater to all your course requests and guide you to success on your professional journey.
The training fees for Dealing with Difficult Peoplein Pittsburgh starts from $1295
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Dealing with Difficult People.
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