CBS Training

Working with Different Personalities at Work

We usually face a certain level of stress and frustration when working with difficult people. The truth is, we cannot avoid them, and neither can we change their behaviour. The best solution is to acquire skills on how to work effectively with them.

The goal of this 2-day workshop is to prepare you with the right attitude and the appropriate skills and techniques to handle different types of people with different personalities; so that relationship can be enhanced, and work can get done more effectively.

At the same time, the workshop also provides you with ways to get positive feedback about yourself and what you can do if you find yourself belonging to one of the categories of difficult people.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Explore the psychology behind different personality types
  • Learn how the conscious and subconscious mind shape behaviour
  • Know your triggers
  • Manage the emotions in the workplace
  • Avoid unintentionally escalating the problem
  • Tips to remain calm and stress-free in tense situations
  • Understand the praise and punishment trap
Course Outlines

Psychology Behind Personality Types – I

  • Define a “Difficult Person” in terms of personality
  • Unreasonable behaviours
  • Conscious and subconscious mind

Psychology Behind Personality Types – II

  • Triggers – Your perceptions
  • Re-programme challenging behaviours
  • Tools to analyse personal interactions
  • The power of “reverse psychology”

Personality Traits Predict Behavior

  • Specific and Limited Traits
  • Extreme Traits
  • General Patterns of Behaviour Over Time
  • Specific Situations

Managing the emotions – I

  • Escalating the problem – unintentionally
  • Separate self and the person from the issue
  • Understanding from their perspective

Managing the emotions – II

  • Giving others a chance – Change with dignity
  • When to seek outside support

Common Problem Personalities – How to Deal with It

  • Egomaniacs
  • Gossiper
  • The Grumpy Gus

How to Deal with Different Personality Types

  • How People Like to Work and Adapt
  • All is not a battle
  • Everyone Is in This Together
  • Be Prepared
  • Do Not Take It to Heart
  • R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Review, Reflect and Share

Who Should Attend
  • Executives and administrators who need to work with different types of people
  • Those who wants to tackle complex challenges, expand your ingenuity, and excel in building team harmony.
  • Those who are eager to become a better communicator, securing your place as a valued contributor.
About The Trainer

Personal and Organisational Effectiveness Master Trainer and Certified Advanced Behavioural Analyst: Ivan Phua

With his easy-going and relational communication styles, Ivan helps build rapport with participants and draws out key learning concepts for effective learning. He is creative, dynamic and he inspires clients to improve their performance by changing their attitudes and developing their skills and knowledge. As a coach, he has conducted numerous Corporate and Public Workshops, Learning Journeys for Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL), coaching sessions, Personality, anger & stress management and consultations. Ivan has held various management roles including Sales and Marketing, Operations and Services in various industries

Ivan has trained staff from different industries on Critical Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Influence, Appreciative Inquiry, Change Management, Customer Service Excellence, Persuasion, Presentation Skills, Conflict Resolution, Team Building, Anger & Stress Management. His clientele ranges from Corporations, ATOs, CET Centres, F&B, Retail and Service Chains, Education Institutions and others.

Ivan has completed the Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) with the Singapore Training & Development Association (STADA), the training division of the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA). He is a Certified Behavioural and Career Consultant (CBCC) as well as a Certified Advanced Behavioural Analyst (CABA) with the Institute of Motivational Living (IML), an authorized provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), USA. Ivan is also Certified as The Leadership Challenge Trainer (TLC), a leadership programme using the Leadership Practices Inventory® (LPI), a 360-degree leadership behavior assessment, developed by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, USA. He is also a Certified R3 Factor Trainer from Relationship Help Center, USA.