Asked by Janelle Levine on Jul 20, 2024
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You have been working with a project for the last few weeks.During this time,you have had three meetings and at each one,Anthony has either come late or left early.Even when he is at the meetings,it seems that his mind is elsewhere and he rarely contributes.Everyone's input on the project is needed and you are concerned that his lack of participation and preparation will affect the group's outcome.Apply principles of assertive communication in formulating a script for approaching Anthony in this situation.Identify parts of your script that lend itself to assertive communication.
Assertive Communication
The practice of expressing one's views and wishes directly and respectfully, without being passively accepting or aggressively confrontational.
Lack of Participation
The absence or insufficient level of engagement or involvement in a particular activity or setting.
Preparation
The process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration, involving planning and arrangement of resources or activities.
- Acquire understanding about the significance of assertive communication and its development.
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Elements -fairness,directness,tact and sensitivity and honesty.
Should include the three parts:their perspective/perception of the situation;their feelings about the situation;and their wants regarding the situation or outcome.
The statements should take responsibility and the effective use of "I" message.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire understanding about the significance of assertive communication and its development.
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