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Participants will learn how to deflect anger rather than confront anger. Participants will learn how to deal with these behaviours in a manner that keeps any follow-up aggravation at bay and more importantly keeps your people safe. Other participants that have completed this course have reported their surprise at how this methodology has helped them take control or regain control by using proven psychological tools.

These behaviours are difficult to face. Often there is no flow or logic to the outburst. The ideal outcome is that you remain safe and can put the incident behind you. Drug and alcohol affected people are now a growing hazard too.

This course helps participants discover a toolbox of ideas and strategies to use in these intense situations. Participants explore a number of psychological tools they can use when they feel intimidated or angry in these encounters.

When your suppliers are selling goods and services, then they are usually happy. However, when the economy wobbles, your creditors can turn ugly and make their problems very personal. It is like a Jekyll and Hyde relationship. Creditors can forget your total value, and this is your opportunity to remind them.

‘Dealing with Angry Creditors’ Action Plan

  1. Develop effective communication skills that can be applied when dealing with people who do not respond to normal communication processes.
  2. Assist creditors to create win/win outcomes.
  3. Generate a willingness to be flexible in times of economic uncertainty.
  4. Communicate more effectively with difficult people.
  5. Substitute words that are likely to inflame the situation.
  6. Use transactional analysis techniques to promote calm.
  7. Paint a glossy picture of previous history and good times ahead.
  8. Profile the type of conflict.
  9. Identify the telltale signs when a deal is very close.
  10. Set behavioural boundaries.
  11. Investigate value deals.

‘Dealing with Angry Creditors’ In-House Program Details

  • For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.
  • Ideal group size: 4–9 participants
  • Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your business premises. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost.
  • Duration: Your ‘Dealing With Irate Creditors’ Workshop can be modified to fit inside your timeframe.
  • Cost: Price on request.
  • Target Audience: Employees, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Senior Managers or CEO’s

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact: Deborah Dear on 1300 323 752 or email: [email protected] or contact us online today.

Dealing With Irate Creditors4.5 out of 5 based on 98 user ratings.

The key to dealing with difficult patients and carers is to focus on the immediate behaviour. Then defuse the situation as quickly as possible and remain safe.

‘Dealing with Difficult Patients and Carers’ In-House Program FAQs

For maximum effectiveness, this course is best conducted as an in-house program.

Where can this course be held?

For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this course at your workplace. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost.

What is the duration of the course?

Each course can be tailored to suit your timeframes.

Where can I get more information?

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact: Preferred Training Networks on 1300 323 752 Email: [email protected]

Dealing with Difficult Patients & Carers 4.5 out of 5 based on 56 user ratings.

Of course, parents have a right to air their views. But they don’t have a right to menace and cause unpleasantness to staff. Participants will also discover techniques to diffuse a situation quickly before it escalates. Make sure you prevent parents from phoning teachers as it’s a growing school harassment workplace hazard too.

Because of their size, parents may be difficult to discipline properly. — P. J. O’Rourke

When you become a parent, or a teacher, you turn into a manager of this whole system. You become the person controlling the bubble of innocence around a child, regulating it. — Kazuo Ishiguro

Guidelines for Dealing with Difficult Parents

  • Group Size: An ideal group size is 12– 25 participants.
  • Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this challenging parents program at your offices. Alternatively, we can provide a venue at a small additional cost.
  • Travel Costs: Zero travel costs or accom costs in all state capitals in Australia. Travel is only charged 80Kms outside state capital CBD’s
  • Cost: Upon request.
  • Target Audience: Education Professionals (and non-teaching staff)
Dealing with Difficult Parents 4.4 out of 5 based on 117 user ratings.

Story Time Regarding Dealing with Difficult Parents

Working here at Preferred Training Networks means we’re always chatting to psychologists who help us with unusual training requests. Anyway, I was having a coffee the other day and I asked the psychologist who was currently sitting in the chair. And he replied it was “teachers”. And I asked who else is sitting in the chair. And he replied, “It’s just a conveyor belt of teachers,” so I’ll give you the conversation from there; Me – What’s the main concern with teachers Psych – Parents. Me – What else? Psych – It’s 90% struggling to cope with parents. Me – Who is paying? Psych – They pay themselves as they don’t want to admit to the school that they are struggling, particularly in the high-end schools as they feel they won’t ever get promoted if the school knows they are struggling. Me – That’s pretty sad. Psych –  Yep. But what do teachers do if they find themselves in this situation. More broadly, what does anyone do? From our business perspective, we’ve noticed similar issues with engineers and financial/professional services employees. They just don’t want to admit that they are struggling to their employer. Unfortunately, the queue to see a psychologist is long in Australia. But if you’re struggling, we can always deliver one-on-one psych coaching or deliver a tailored course for the group.  Anyway, if you’re in that position, give us a call, and we’ll try and give you some ideas that you may not have considered. Or if you’d like a quote for a group for dealing with difficult people or parents, please get in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who should attend the Dealing with Difficult Parents training?
A. This course is ideal for principals, teachers, administrative staff, and school leaders who regularly interact with challenging or confrontational parents. It focuses on building effective communication strategies to manage difficult interactions and foster positive relationships.
Q. What are the key learning outcomes of this course?
A. Participants will learn strategies to manage difficult parent behaviours, resolve conflicts, build rapport, set boundaries, and effectively communicate to achieve positive outcomes for students and staff.
Q. Is this training available across Australia?
A: Yes, we offer this training in all major cities and regional areas across Australia, with options for in-person or virtual delivery.
Q. How long is the course?
A. The course can be tailored to your needs, with options ranging from 60-minute microlearning sessions to full-day workshops.

Everyone is a customer. Maybe you have a recurring issue with an internal customer. You just can’t see eye to eye. Even a minor dispute flares up because of your relationship. Or maybe it’s your biggest external customer who is always being difficult, yet people turn a blind eye. So, what do you do? Are you helping or hindering the situation? Are you sometimes difficult yourself? Here’s an opportunity to untangle difficult relationships. This tailored ‘Dealing with Difficult Internal and External Customers’ course is very popular as it also helps draw a line in the sand. The next day is ripe for fixing fences and building better relationships.

Here are some questions you might be asking yourself?

How do I manage difficult customers? Why are some customers more difficult than others? What should I do when dealing with a difficult customer?

‘Dealing with Difficult Internal and External Customers’ In-House Program Details

For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.

Group Size: An ideal group size is 4–12 participants.

Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your business premises. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost.

Duration: Can be adapted to your timeframe.

Cost: Upon request.

Target Audience: Staff, Team Leaders, Supervisors and Management

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact Preferred Training Networks on 1300 323 752.

We have more amazing trainings lined up for you like: customer service management training, negotiation skills training, and performance management training. You can get in touch with us if you have any queries. We will be delighted to hear from you.

Dealing with Difficult Internal Customers and External Customers Behaviour 4.4 out of 5 based on 46 user ratings.

Our skilled experts discuss the characteristics of aggressive people and the initial micro-aggression tactics these people tend to use. Maybe they are badgering you? They want “aggro” and if that happens, you’re likely to lose. You don’t want aggression.

Aggressive people don’t have a pattern of aggression. Sometimes they are opportunistic and will wait till they have worn you down. You’re being badgered and baited. It’s not easy knowing what to do.

‘Dealing with Aggressive People’ Workshop Outline

Module Topics Key Learning Outcomes
Module 1: Personal Safety and Risk Awareness Safety Risk Assessment
  • Identifying risks in different environments
  • Recognising early warning signs of aggression
  • Developing situational awareness to improve personal safety
Fundamentals of Staying Safe
  • Prioritising personal safety in aggressive encounters
  • Understanding how different environments influence risk levels
  • Getting home safely is more important than winning an argument (D Carnegie)
  • Applying basic safety protocols in high-risk situations
Recognising Danger Signs and Behavioural Triggers
  • Understanding behavioural patterns that indicate potential aggression
  • Identifying risk zones and planning response strategies
  • Learning how to adjust personal positioning to reduce risk
Module 2: Understanding Aggressive Behaviours Body Language and Non-Verbal Cues
  • Interpreting body language signals that indicate aggression
  • Recognising gesture clusters that suggest escalating tension
  • Adjusting personal body language to convey calm and control
Behavioural Triggers and Aggression in Different Settings
  • Understanding the link between behaviour and underlying needs
  • Identifying aggression triggers in healthcare, community services, and workplace settings
  • Recognising how value systems shape responses to aggression
Profiling and Understanding Challenging Behaviours
  • Identifying common difficult behaviours and their causes
  • Understanding different behavioural styles in aggressive individuals
  • Developing strategies to manage and respond effectively
Module 3: Communication and De-escalation Techniques Managing Anger and Deflecting Aggression
  • Understanding how anger develops and escalates
  • Implementing techniques to break the anger cycle
  • Alarms, codes and sirens
  • Recognising that behaviour breeds behaviour and adjusting responses accordingly
  • Threats from groups
De-escalation Strategies for Aggressive Situations
  • Setting boundaries to manage aggressive behaviour
  • Controlling conversations to redirect aggression
  • Confidently de-escalating situations through verbal and non-verbal techniques
Module 4: Assertive Communication and Resolving Conflict Communicating with Clarity and Confidence
  • Establishing clear behavioural expectations
  • Using cooperative language to create a calm environment
  • Applying assertiveness techniques to handle problem situations effectively
Handling Aggressive Interactions Over the Phone
  • Practising effective telephone etiquette in high-pressure situations
  • Moving conversations forward while maintaining control
  • Dealing with threats (e.g., self-harm)
  • Using structured closing techniques to end difficult calls professionally

This program is designed to assist participants to cope effectively with situations which could be classified as ‘challenging’. Through an experiential learning process, participants will be guided through a journey of understanding as well as specific skill development in the areas of reflective listening, rapport building, developing self-awareness, assertiveness and delighting in diversity.

‘Dealing with Challenging Situations’ Action Plan

  1. Identify and label each challenging situation.
  2. Focus on the root causes rather than symptoms.
  3. Deflect anger and stay positive.
  4. Think on your feet.
  5. Understand the concept of making a strategic withdrawal.
  6. Using interruption techniques to reduce venting.
  7. Reframe the situation positively.
  8. Search for concessions that are of high value to other parties.
  9. Reporting and knowledge management.

‘Dealing with Challenging Situations’ In-House Program Details

For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.

Ideal group size: 4–12 participants.

Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your business premises. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost.

Duration: This program can be adapted to meet your requirements.

Cost: Price on request.

Target Audience: Employees, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Senior Managers or CEOs.

For more information about this training program, please contact Deborah Dear, Marketing Manager, on 1300 323 752 or email us at [email protected]

Dealing with Challenging Situations 4.3 out of 5 based on 38 user ratings.

How well can you adapt your behaviours in intense situations?

Ask yourself the following:

  1. I know how to eliminate stress.
  2. I control how my mind and body responds to difficult moments.
  3. I am aware of the things that cause tension.
  4. I know how to deal with angry people.
  5. I can easily identify possible exits in a volatile environment.
  6. I know how to apply effective communication skills when dealing with people who do not respond to normal communication processes.
  7. I have a positive attitude and always look at the bright side of life.
  8. I use reflective listening to gain an understanding of others.
  9. I understand that people have different values and therefore different behaviours.
  10. I know how to attain win-win outcomes in intense situations.
  11. I listen to my intuition.
  12. I remain calm in stressful situations.
  13. I have a toolbox of ideas to use when situations become more intense.
  14. I can make a difficult decision and still sleep well at night.

Would you like to attend this program?

For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.

Ideal group size: 4 – 12 participants.

Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your business premises. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost.

Duration: This program can be adapted to meet your requirements. Cost: Price on request.

Target Audience: Employees, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Senior Managers or CEO’s.

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact:
Deborah Dear – Marketing Manager
PH: 1300 323 752
Email: [email protected]

Behavioural Adjustment Techniques In Intense Situations 4.1 out of 5 based on 104 user ratings.
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