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Unit Summary
In today’s high-pressure work environment, emotions are bound to
erupt. The challenges are to prevent them from building to the point where
they inhibit rational and productive interactions, and to transform them
from negative outbursts into positive opportunities for solving problems.
An emotional outbreak is often a cue that a problem is affecting an
employee’s ability to work effectively. When others are able to deal
with the emotion and move the discussion forward, a solution is more
likely to occur.
This unit gives participants a process for handling the emotions in
daily work situations. They learn to
remain calm and objective, to recover quickly and to help others do
the same, and to take charge in difficult circumstances to keep the
discussion moving forward.
Learning
Objectives
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Explain why emotions
are normal, and can even be helpful, in work situations.
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Identify situations in
which emotional behavior is inhibiting productive discussion.
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Explain why the
ability to maintain composure at work, or to regain it quickly, is an
important skill.
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Identify ways to
manage their own reactions to the emotional behavior of others.
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Use appropriate
techniques to diffuse emotional behavior when it hinders progress in a work
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Interpersonal
Techniques
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Acknowledge the
person’s emotion and describe its impact.
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Invite the other
person to share thoughts and feelings.
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Determine whether
continuing the discussion is appropriate.
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Listen to understand.
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Probe to uncover
underlying issues.
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Communicate your
understanding.
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Help the person move
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