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Addressing Difficult Behaviours

Techniques to address these types of behaviours: grumpiness, procrastination, resistance to change, and sulking

Created byRenée Gendron
BeginnerUpdated Nov 26, 2023

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleIdentify the difference between difficult behaviour, conflict, workplace bullying
  • check_circleTechnique to address sulking behaviour
  • check_circleLearn the four factors that contribute to procrastination
  • check_circleLearn a team exercise to identify individual and team motivations
  • check_circleLearn how sulking can be a form of manipulation

About This Course

Participants will learn the difference between difficult behaviours, conflict, and workplace bullying, and how each has a different legal standing.

The course provides professionals with communication techniques and strategies for engaging individuals with difficult behaviours. Participants will learn how to maintain professional distance, understand the driving forces behind each type of difficult behaviour, and apply strategies to reduce disruptive behaviour.

You will gain insights into the underlying drivers and common manifestations of difficult behaviours, including:

  • Identifying and responding to grumpy individuals.
  • Understanding and supporting procrastinators.
  • Addressing resistance to change constructively.
  • Managing sulking and passive-aggressive tactics.

Learn how to maintain professional boundaries, improve communication, and foster a more resilient and collaborative team environment. Equip yourself with the tools to transform challenging situations into opportunities for growth and understanding.

Course Content

4 activities • 4 videos • duration: 1h 1m

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Difficult behaviours, conflict, and workplace bullying1 videos • 1 quiz • 23 min
  • videocamAddressing Difficult Behaviours
    Duration 23:46
  • quizWhat is a difficult behaviour?
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Procrastination1 videos • 1 quiz • 26 min
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Resistance to Change1 videos • 1 quiz • 6 min
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Sulking1 videos • 1 quiz • 4 min

Your Instructor

Renée Gendron

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Renée Gendron is a trainer and consultant. She helps companies become resilient and robust through conflict management, leadership development, and business ecosystem development. She speaks on leadership, conflict resolution, and business and economic trends. She can be reached at renee@vitaedynamics.com

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

4.4 out of 5
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53 reviews
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    Yes, this was good

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    Gary C.
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    Helped me identify a situation that I was a target of.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 300+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 27 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.

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