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Tips on being assertive
So, this year I am on my own as the department chair for special ed at my school. Here's the thing, I am not assertive at all. I will always try to make everyone else happy, even when it's not the best thing for the situation. How do I grow a pair and get over other peoples' opinions? I need to be taken seriously, and I need my colleagues to actually listen what I have to say and follow through with the tasks given. Do I just have to be a ***?
Re: Tips on being assertive
I don't think so. I have this same problem sometimes (no one die from shock). I will always say yes even if it's uber inconvenient for me. I've started learning to just say No sometimes. So in your case, find your weakest point and play out different scenarios in your head and how you will react to them. Think about ways that you can nicely "redirect" a conversation or point.
I try to observe people who are really good at this sort of thing and I've noticed something they all have in common is they always listen to what the other person has to say and (at least to me) appear to be very interested even if it's not the path they end up taking. Which makes sense because when dealing with customer service, anyone will tell you that when you are dealing with an angry customer, just listen to what they have to say...most of the time, people just want to be heard. I also try to do a lot of positive feedback in order to offset anything negative.
I'm quite interested to hear what others have to say as well.
Good luck! I have no doubt you'll be great!
Great advice, Shoe!
Ali, you'll do great! Just make sure you make decisions that will positively affect the program and the department - not individual teachers.
This is legal advice. Circa 2011
Jenn's post reminded me of something else.
Remind everyone that the main focus is on the department and nothing is personal. Not liking someone's idea does not equal not liking them. And vice versa.