Confidence and assertiveness

What is it?

Target audience

This workshop has been designed for any member of staff who finds it difficult to feel confident and/or be assertive and would like to explore ways to improve.

Programme objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will:

• Understand the difference and connections between confidence and assertiveness
• Become more aware of the people and situations with whom and in which they aare less confident or assertive
• Increase  awareness of their thoughts and emotions and how they impact on their behaviours
• Improve confidence from the inside, challenging unhelpful thoughts and emotions
• Be able to act confidently and assertively when required
• Have gained skills to continue to learn and improve their confidence and assertiveness

Programme components

This workshop includes:

• An interactive, one day workshop
• A workbook packed with practical activites and ideas to support self-directed learning for confidence and assertiveness
• A reflective learning log to track personal development and document progress for appraisals
• Time to network with like-minded staff from across the university and build a support network

Programme coordinator

Evosis