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How to Say No Assertively

It’s hard to be assertive. It’s even more hard when you have to say NO assertively. NO. Is there a more difficult word in the English language? It’s difficult to
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The Different Types of NO

The Different Types of NO

It’s confronting to hear the word NO. But, what type of NO did you get? There are several different types. That’s why you shouldn’t think of NO as a single
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Assertiveness Matrix Simple

Being Assertive

Assertive Aggressive Passive Passive Aggressive Click here to jump to the download ‘Being assertive’ is one of those phrases, if not behaviours, that has confused many people over the years,
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Not Up For Discussion

Some Things Are Not Up For Negotiation

It’s news to no one that negotiation can be a stressful activity, to the point that it’s easy to forget some things are not up for negotiation. Of course, there
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Interests vs Positions (aka Wants vs. Needs)

A critical aspect of authentic negotiation is to understand the fundamental difference between interests versus positions. In every day language, they’re more commonly known as what you want vs. what you
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Managing Conflict: Avoiding

This article is one in a series of five about managing conflict using the . The introduction to the series begins . Avoiding This mode of conflict describes a person
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Managing Conflict

Jump to TKI Instrument Conflict – and more so, managing conflict – is simply a part of life. Yes, conflict can be antagonistic, intimidating and paralysing. Some people address it
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