Learn to Communicate with Confidence in SBC Workshop

ASHEBORO (October 30, 2006) - Improve your communications in business and personal relationships by attending this workshop, “How to Talk so Others Will Listen: Communicating with Confidence and Clarity,” offered by Randolph Community College’s Small Business Center during November. The free, two-session workshop is scheduled for 6 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 and Thursday, Nov. 16. Space is limited; preregister now to reserve your seat. Participants may attend one or both sessions.

The first session on Nov. 9 will cover the differences in assertive, non-assertive, and aggressive behavior, and the disadvantages of being non-assertive or aggressive. Participants will identify their own strong points, learn how to make positive self-statements, and focus on both speaking and behaving assertively. During the second session on Nov. 16, students will identify basic human rights and learn how to confidently stand up for them; learn ways to say “no” without feeling guilty or giving offense; and use the DESC Model to increase cooperation and decrease conflict in the face of a reoccurring irritation.

The workshop will take place on the Asheboro Campus at 629 Industrial Park Avenue. For more information or to preregister, call the Small Business Center at 336-633-0275 in Asheboro or 336-862-7980 in Archdale.