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Managing the Virtual Workplace

Challenging personalities can create tension and disrupt workplace dynamics. This professional development course provides practical techniques to manage and respond to difficult behaviours with confidence and professionalism.

Learn how to stay calm under pressure, set boundaries, and turn challenging interactions into opportunities for stronger relationships and collaboration.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand how attitudes and behaviours influence workplace interactions
  • Apply techniques to manage challenging personalities effectively
  • Use strategies for de-escalating conflict and maintaining professionalism
  • Develop approaches to foster positive outcomes in difficult situations

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No prerequisites required. A willingness to develop interpersonal skills is beneficial.

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Professional Development Training Courses

Course Icon Achieving Leadership and Success

Strengthen leadership and communication skills with this training. Build self-awareness and inspire high-performing teams.

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Course Icon Anger Management / Negotiation Skills

Learn to manage conflict and negotiate with confidence. Gain practical skills for staying calm under pressure.

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Course Icon Assertiveness & Confidence

Develop assertiveness and boost workplace confidence. Communicate clearly and set boundaries effectively.

download course pdf
Course Icon Building Resilience

Learn resilience techniques to handle stress and recover faster. Build emotional strength and adaptability.

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Course Icon Coaching and Mentoring Skills

Unlock coaching and mentoring skills to guide, support and grow your team for long-term success.

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Course Icon Communications, Challenging Interactions

Build confidence and improve communication for handling difficult workplace interactions effectively.

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Course Icon Communications, Quality Client Service

Deliver quality client service with clear, confident communication and exceed client expectations.

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Course Icon Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Sharpen analytical skills to make smarter decisions and solve workplace problems confidently.

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Course Icon Diversity in the Workplace

Promote diversity and inclusivity with training to manage cultural differences and improve teamwork.

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Course Icon Embracing Change

Adapt to change with confidence. Learn practical skills for navigating workplace transitions effectively.

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Course Icon Managing the Virtual Workplace

Lead remote teams successfully with training in virtual communication and productivity techniques.

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Course Icon Growing Emotional Intelligence

Enhance emotional intelligence to build better relationships and improve workplace wellbeing.

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Course Icon Minute Taking

Learn practical techniques for taking clear, concise, and professional meeting minutes every time.

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Course Icon Persuasion, Influence and Negotiation Skills

Master persuasion and negotiation to achieve win-win outcomes and communicate with confidence.

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Course Icon Practical Project Management

Gain practical project management skills to plan, execute, and deliver projects successfully.

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Course Icon Presentation Skills & Public Speaking

Build confidence and deliver engaging, professional presentations that captivate your audience.

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Course Icon Respect Equity and Diversity

Promote an inclusive workplace with training in respect, equity, diversity, and anti-discrimination.

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Course Icon Resume Writing & Interview Skills

Craft a standout resume and sharpen interview skills to secure your next career opportunity.

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Course Icon Team Leadership, Management and Development

Develop leadership skills to manage teams effectively and drive workplace performance.

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Course Icon Stress Management – Navigating Workplace Challenges

Learn stress management techniques to maintain focus, productivity, and workplace wellbeing.

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Course Icon Time Management Intensive

Prioritise tasks and boost productivity with proven time management strategies and tools.

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Course Icon Train The Trainer

Learn how to deliver effective group training with confidence and engage your audience.

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Course Icon Write Effective Business Documents

Improve your business writing skills to create clear, concise emails, reports, and proposals.

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Course Icon Managing Difficult Conversations

Develop strategies to handle tough workplace conversations confidently and professionally.

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Dealing with Difficult People Workshop Course Content

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Conflict as Communication

In this session, participants will learn to define conflict and understand how it is an essential component of healthy relationships. The session concludes with a self-assessment, helping participants evaluate their current conflict management strategies and identify areas for improvement.

The Benefits of Confrontation

Participants will explore a framework for deciding when and how to engage in confrontation. They will also uncover the potential benefits that can arise from addressing issues head-on, rather than avoiding them.

Proactive Problem Prevention

Through a combination of lectures and interactive group work, participants will examine several key strategies for preventing issues before they escalate.

Emotional Intelligence

This session will highlight the importance of emotional intelligence when dealing with difficult individuals. Participants will learn how their behaviour can significantly impact the outcome of challenging interactions.

Getting to the Core Issues

Often, leaders address only surface-level problems without tackling the underlying issues. In this session, participants will learn strategies for digging deeper to address root causes, leading to a healthier workplace environment.

Anger Management Techniques

With anger being a common challenge, this session provides practical guidelines for managing personal anger, responding effectively to others’ anger, and using assertive communication to navigate tense situations.

Problem-Solving Approaches

Participants will work in small groups to explore and apply eight different approaches to problem-solving, tailored to real-life scenarios.

Three-Step Conflict Resolution Model

This session introduces a structured, three-step process that participants can use to resolve conflicts efficiently. Participants will apply the model to a case study, reinforcing the skills learned.

Role-Playing Exercises

Participants will engage in role-playing exercises, using pre-assigned scenarios to practice the techniques learned throughout the day. This hands-on practice is designed to solidify their understanding and application of these skills.

Transforming Negative Attitudes

Building on earlier discussions, this session delves deeper into how negative attitudes can lead to unproductive interactions. Participants will explore methods for shifting these attitudes to foster more positive engagements.

Understanding Non-Compliance

This session focuses on the ten most common reasons why people do not follow through on tasks and explores strategies for addressing these challenges effectively.

De-Stressing Techniques for Tough Situations

As the workshop concludes, participants will learn six practical de-stressing techniques to apply when situations become challenging, helping them maintain composure and clarity under pressure.

Workshop Wrap-Up

To close the day, participants will have the opportunity to ask any remaining questions and develop an actionable plan to implement the skills they’ve learned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?

This course is ideal for anyone who encounters difficult individuals in the workplace or personal life, including managers, team leaders, and employees at all levels.

What will I gain from this course?

You will gain practical strategies for dealing with difficult people, managing conflict, and improving your emotional intelligence.

Do I need any prior experience to attend?

No prior experience is necessary to benefit from this workshop.

How long is the course?

The course is a one-day workshop.

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Course Icon Achieving Leadership and Success

Strengthen leadership and communication skills with this training. Build self-awareness and inspire high-performing teams.

download course pdf
Course Icon Anger Management / Negotiation Skills

Learn to manage conflict and negotiate with confidence. Gain practical skills for staying calm under pressure.

download course pdf
Course Icon Assertiveness & Confidence

Develop assertiveness and boost workplace confidence. Communicate clearly and set boundaries effectively.

download course pdf
Course Icon Building Resilience

Learn resilience techniques to handle stress and recover faster. Build emotional strength and adaptability.

download course pdf
Course Icon Coaching and Mentoring Skills

Unlock coaching and mentoring skills to guide, support and grow your team for long-term success.

download course pdf
Course Icon Communications, Challenging Interactions

Build confidence and improve communication for handling difficult workplace interactions effectively.

download course pdf
Course Icon Communications, Quality Client Service

Deliver quality client service with clear, confident communication and exceed client expectations.

download course pdf
Course Icon Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Sharpen analytical skills to make smarter decisions and solve workplace problems confidently.

download course pdf
Course Icon Diversity in the Workplace

Promote diversity and inclusivity with training to manage cultural differences and improve teamwork.

download course pdf
Course Icon Embracing Change

Adapt to change with confidence. Learn practical skills for navigating workplace transitions effectively.

download course pdf
Course Icon Managing the Virtual Workplace

Lead remote teams successfully with training in virtual communication and productivity techniques.

download course pdf
Course Icon Growing Emotional Intelligence

Enhance emotional intelligence to build better relationships and improve workplace wellbeing.

download course pdf
Course Icon Minute Taking

Learn practical techniques for taking clear, concise, and professional meeting minutes every time.

download course pdf
Course Icon Persuasion, Influence and Negotiation Skills

Master persuasion and negotiation to achieve win-win outcomes and communicate with confidence.

download course pdf
Course Icon Practical Project Management

Gain practical project management skills to plan, execute, and deliver projects successfully.

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Course Icon Presentation Skills & Public Speaking

Build confidence and deliver engaging, professional presentations that captivate your audience.

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Course Icon Respect Equity and Diversity

Promote an inclusive workplace with training in respect, equity, diversity, and anti-discrimination.

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Course Icon Resume Writing & Interview Skills

Craft a standout resume and sharpen interview skills to secure your next career opportunity.

download course pdf
Course Icon Team Leadership, Management and Development

Develop leadership skills to manage teams effectively and drive workplace performance.

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Course Icon Stress Management – Navigating Workplace Challenges

Learn stress management techniques to maintain focus, productivity, and workplace wellbeing.

download course pdf
Course Icon Time Management Intensive

Prioritise tasks and boost productivity with proven time management strategies and tools.

download course pdf
Course Icon Train The Trainer

Learn how to deliver effective group training with confidence and engage your audience.

download course pdf
Course Icon Write Effective Business Documents

Improve your business writing skills to create clear, concise emails, reports, and proposals.

download course pdf
Course Icon Managing Difficult Conversations

Develop strategies to handle tough workplace conversations confidently and professionally.

download course pdf

Locations In-Person & Online

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Locations In-Person & Online

Find the nearest location and date that works for you

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At Nexacu, we are proud to be the trusted training partner for hundreds of leading organisations across Australia, New Zealand, and around the world. From government agencies to multinational corporations, we help teams build practical skills and achieve real outcomes through expert-led training.

  • 400+ companies rely on Nexacu for workforce development
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  • Delivering training across 9 countries and growing

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