Assertion On The Job

Assertive means your ability to act in harmony with your
self esteem without hurting the others. You should not manipulate
others nor you should be manipulated by others.

To be assertive in your job or profession, You must
possess active orientation and set goals that enhance your self-esteem.
In the job , the first priority is to complete the job and accomplish
the task. The aim is achievement and accomplishment. The stress in
the feeling you express there is more on appropriateness then openness.

In the pursuit of job goals, you remain an individual,
relating to , but separate from, others. The work itself becomes
an extension of yourself , expressing something of you - your
style, your speed , the way you meet on-the-job problems.
The more assertive you are in relation to work and more willing
to show " this is me ", the more satisfaction you gain. When the
structure of the job or your own psychological blocks prevent this ,
resentment and alienation occur.

Assertion on the job involves five basic skills :

1. An active Orientation : You must think through
your work goals, the steps you must take to achieve them, and how ,
in doing this, you can utilise your talents to the fullest possible
extent.

2. Ability to Do The Job : Interference , obstacles
and blocks sometimes arise in the work situation because you have not
mastered the skills you need for your particular job. In addition ,
you may have problems with self-control.You may possess bad work habits,
lack discipline and the ability to concentrate.

3. Control of your Anxieties and Fears:

Inappropriate emotional reactions interfere with work performance.
General tensions can produce fatigue, irritability, and poor
judgement. Fear of specific work situation that may lead to
avoidance of the very task needed to get your job done.
This may keep you from achieving your work goal.

4. Good Interpersonal Relations on the Job:

Lillian Roberts,personnel counsellor observed: Most
people get fired because they can't get along with
other people. You must be able to relate to peers,
subordinates, and superiors, make requests and ask
favours; say no when necessary , handle put-downs.

5. The Art of Negotiating the System:
This requires knowledge of the job society and the specific skills
that will enable you to work within, through , or against it to achieve
your particular goals.

( Author : Duttkumar Desai:
Founder Director of Parth Academy of Success
http://www.parthasucess.com )