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        <title>Assertive People</title>
        <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org</link>
        <description>Personal and Professional Development are just two considerations explored by those who wish to improve various aspects of their lifes. Information, advice and contact are given on how to be more assertive at home, work or socially.</description>
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            <title>People</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/default.aspx</link>
            <description>Personal Development Plan leads to a review of the following topics Life Skills, Business Agenda, Life Philosophy, Psychology and Education.</description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Life Skills</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills01.aspx</link>
            <description>Assertiveness is considered from the point of view of the individual in the home environment and at work.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Assertiveness</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills02.aspx</link>
            <description>For most people the ability to assert themselves within a social situation proves to be a major life skill.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>The Assertive Personality</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills03.aspx</link>
            <description>A persona which can speak clearly and precisely can only be achieved by careful pre-thought.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>In Isolation &amp; with other People</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills04.aspx</link>
            <description>In the absence of aggression one will never force an issue, but consider reasoned argument at a latter date.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Group Assertiveness</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills05.aspx</link>
            <description>Owning a decision is essential in a democracy and social group.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Communication &amp; Feedback</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills06.aspx</link>
            <description>The individual member will wish to communicate ideas to the rest of the group.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills06.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Co-operation</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills07.aspx</link>
            <description>Agreement to a proposed course of action is not the same as adherence to that action, within any social situation.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills07.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Remaining Calm</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills08.aspx</link>
            <description>Humility and management of time are considered to be assets in remaining calm.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills08.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>LS - Problem Solving</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills09.aspx</link>
            <description>Management of problem solving is as important as time management.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills09.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Variety &amp; Recuperation</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills10.aspx</link>
            <description>A consideration of dealing with repetitive tasks and the need for rest are important concepts.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ls/lifeskills10.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Business Agenda</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ba/businessagenda01.aspx</link>
            <description>The notes on the various topics will provide adequate material for six different group discussions.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ba/businessagenda01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>BA- Self Analyis</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ba/businessagenda02.aspx</link>
                <description>Written for individual or group reading, with Self Analysis in mind.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ba/businessagenda02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>BA - Profitability and Team Work</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ba/businessagenda03.aspx</link>
                <description>Business people know that to provide a service or supplying commodities is all important.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ba/businessagenda03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>BA - Motivation</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ba/businessagenda04.aspx</link>
                <description>A motivational, discussion topic which considers the need for personnel development within a Company and related to News items.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ba/businessagenda04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>BA - Training</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ba/businessagenda05.aspx</link>
                <description>A glimpse at how a Company may improve through Assertiveness Training.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ba/businessagenda05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>BA - Efficiency</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ba/businessagenda06.aspx</link>
                <description>The vulnerability of the individual within a Company and how this may be remedied.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ba/businessagenda06.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>BA - Preparation and Pre-thought</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ba/businessagenda07.aspx</link>
                <description>An advertisement for Assertiveness Training and a consideration of the possible outcome globally.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ba/businessagenda07.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Life Philosophy</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/lp/lifephil01.aspx</link>
            <description>Basic information regarding establishing a better Life Philosophy.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/lp/lifephil01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>The Analogy</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/lp/lifephil02.aspx</link>
                <description>In terms of humanity the analogy can be drawn between an individual and a vessel.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/lp/lifephil02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Social Considerations</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/lp/lifephil03.aspx</link>
                <description>If we do have consideration for all humanity and especially the least of people, then we find a solution to a problem.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/lp/lifephil03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Taxing Problems</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/lp/lifephil04.aspx</link>
                <description>In any society a collection of money is required for administration and the greater need of all the members of that society.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/lp/lifephil04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Health Issues</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/lp/lifephil05.aspx</link>
                <description>Health issues arising from a lack of consideration of others in society.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/lp/lifephil05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>A Little Goes A Long Way</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/lp/lifephil06.aspx</link>
                <description>Economy in all but the truth.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/lp/lifephil06.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Psychology</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology01.aspx</link>
            <description>Psychology - the scientific study of the human mind, mental states and of human and animal behaviour.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Psychology Introduction</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology02.aspx</link>
                <description>A basic introduction to the topic.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Everyday People</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology03.aspx</link>
                <description>A reference to thought, feelings, intuition and senses.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Reflection</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology04.aspx</link>
                <description>Gender differences with respect to thought, feelings, intuition and senses.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Psychology Agenda</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology05.aspx</link>
                <description>Tracing the development of thought, feelings, intuition and senses from cradle to adulthood.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Child Development / Perceptions</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology06.aspx</link>
                <description>Development with respect to the five senses.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology06.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Child Development / Thoughts</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology07.aspx</link>
                <description>How sensory perception develops into thought.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology07.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Feelings</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology08.aspx</link>
                <description>People are able to think about their feelings.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology08.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Intuition</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology09.aspx</link>
                <description>Harder to identify than a feeling, intuition is sometimes termed a 'sixth sense'.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology09.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Husband</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology10.aspx</link>
                <description>A consideration is given to the adult male.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology10.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Wife</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology11.aspx</link>
                <description>A consideration is given to the adult female.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology11.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Married Couple</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology12.aspx</link>
                <description>A basic introduction to the topic of Psychology with reference to married life.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology12.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>The Whole Man Persective</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology13.aspx</link>
                <description>Healthy development around the integration of thought, feelings, intuition and senses.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ps/psychology13.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Education</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education01.aspx</link>
            <description>Advice and support in the form of notes regarding Education for life.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Whole Man Development</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education02.aspx</link>
                <description>Advice regarding Education for life of relevance to teachers, parents and social workers.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Interest and Motivation</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education03.aspx</link>
                <description>Formal notes regarding Education for life of relevance to teachers.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Dependence / Interdependence</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education04.aspx</link>
                <description>A consideration of development of relevance to social workers.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Indoctrination / Education</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education05.aspx</link>
                <description>A discussion relating to freedom and learning.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Moral Education / Taking Decisions</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education06.aspx</link>
                <description>A discussion regarding moral decisions, leading to a review of the consience.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education06.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Individual Personality / Group Identity</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education07.aspx</link>
                <description>A consideration of how and why problems develop for an individual and a group.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education07.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Educational Psychology</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education08.aspx</link>
                <description>Two useful theories of psychology that are practical in education.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/ed/education08.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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              <title>Students</title>
              <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/st/students.aspx</link>
              <description>Two useful theories of psychology that are practical in education.</description>
              <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/personal/st/students.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Company</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/default.aspx</link>
            <description>Professional Development is considered in relation to Self Analysis, Team Work, Training, Efficiency, Pre-Thought, Vacancies, Communication and Personnel Development.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/default.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Self Analysis</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis01.aspx</link>
                <description>Notes for company personnel regarding personality, the need for integrity and personal conduct.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                    <title>SA - Introvert - Extrovert</title>
                    <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis02.aspx</link>
                    <description>Intorvert: Inward looking and Extrovert: Out going.</description>
                    <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                    <title>SA - Integrity</title>
                    <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis03.aspx</link>
                    <description>The ability of people to rely on others and be dependable themselves.</description>
                    <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                    <title>SA - Integrity - Honesty</title>
                    <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis04.aspx</link>
                    <description>Relations with people inside and outside a company are best if honesty is applied and being consistent is vital.</description>
                    <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                    <title>SA - Integrity - Punctuality</title>
                    <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis05.aspx</link>
                    <description>Being on time for a meeting or even for work generally has consequences.</description>
                    <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                    <title>SA - Integrity - Confidentiality</title>
                    <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis06.aspx</link>
                    <description>An interview or small group discussion will be more productive if confidentiality is observed.</description>
                    <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis06.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                    <title>SA - Personal Appearance and Work Space</title>
                    <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis07.aspx</link>
                    <description>One's image in the eyes of other people is important.</description>
                    <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis07.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                    <title>SA - Awareness of Others</title>
                    <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis08.aspx</link>
                    <description>Health and safety, social considerations and moral matters are reflected upon here.</description>
                    <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis08.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                    <title>SA - Communication and Listening Skills</title>
                    <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis09.aspx</link>
                    <description>Spoken language is not as easy for some people as others.</description>
                    <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis09.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                    <title>SA - Problem Solving</title>
                    <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis10.aspx</link>
                    <description>Grasping that a problem exists and the nature of that problem is a first step.</description>
                    <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis10.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                    <title>SA - Personal Routine and Application</title>
                    <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis11.aspx</link>
                    <description>A daily routine and method of attack for various developing situations are useful.</description>
                    <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis11.aspx</guid>
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                    <title>SA - Improvement</title>
                    <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis12.aspx</link>
                    <description>A consideration is given to a review of one's personal progress with a Line Manager.</description>
                    <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/sa/self_analysis12.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Teamwork</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork01.aspx</link>
            <description>The brief notes for company personnel consider line management, communication and team meetings.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Positions of Responsibility</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork02.aspx</link>
                <description>All people within a company are of value, have a point of view and a contribution to make.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Line Manager</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork03.aspx</link>
                <description>Someone who is directly responsible for managing someone else in a company or business.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Team Meetings</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork04.aspx</link>
                <description>Meetings for some or all of those people under a Line Manager or several Line Managers.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Notice Board</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork05.aspx</link>
                <description>A central display board used to keep people informed of reports and events.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Team Objectives</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork06.aspx</link>
                <description>Issues suitable for setting as priorities.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork06.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Work Output / Effectiveness</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork07.aspx</link>
                <description>Many companies set targets for employees, so that achievement levels can be monitored.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork07.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Problems and Solutions</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork08.aspx</link>
                <description>Following on from Work Output, how targets can be met or sustained.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork08.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Health and Safety</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork09.aspx</link>
                <description>Individual care and the awareness of other people.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork09.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Presentation</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork10.aspx</link>
                <description>Ways in which the Team can inform others in a company. Assertiveness is considered from the point of view of the individual in the home environment and at work.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork10.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Projects and Charity</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork11.aspx</link>
                <description>If a Team feels that they are mainly involved with mundane matters, a project can interest and motivate.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tw/teamwork11.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Training</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training01.aspx</link>
            <description>Notes for company personnel regarding method and content, follow from a consideration of the difference between training and education.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Integration</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training02.aspx</link>
                <description>When and where training and education are appropriate.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <item>
                <title>General Topics</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training03.aspx</link>
                <description>Topics of relevance to a training programme.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Understanding Communication</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training04.aspx</link>
                <description>Overcoming conflict.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Problem Solving</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training05.aspx</link>
                <description>The realisation that a problem can be solved in different ways.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Self Improvement</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training06.aspx</link>
                <description>Arguments are given here for the inclusion of this topic in Training.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training06.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Satisfaction</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training07.aspx</link>
                <description>The need for a sense of achievement, comradeship and above all the dignity.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training07.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Imparting Information</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training08.aspx</link>
                <description>A list of ways in which training may be supported.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training08.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Giving A Talk</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training09.aspx</link>
                <description>Advice on talking to an audience.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training09.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Overhead Projector</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training10.aspx</link>
                <description>Advice on preparation and use of the OHP.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training10.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Written Hand Notes</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training11.aspx</link>
                <description>When and how written material may be useful.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training11.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Video / Film Projection</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training12.aspx</link>
                <description>Advice on preparation of a production or presentation.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training12.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title>Computer Displays</title>
                <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training13.aspx</link>
                <description>Ways in which a computer can be used for training purposes.</description>
                <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/tr/training13.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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             <title>Efficiency</title>
             <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency01.aspx</link>
             <description>Ordering one's existence has always been seen to be a wise decision.</description>
             <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>Social Need</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency02.aspx</link>
            <description>Within a family, surprisingly the weakest member's needs are the greatest importance..</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>Interest and Motivation</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency03.aspx</link>
            <description>Being able to show interest in a subject or topic is very important for both the person who communicates and the listener.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>Routine</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency04.aspx</link>
            <description>A Secretary may collect all the letters to be signed together and present them in a batch, a practice well established.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>Meetings</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency05.aspx</link>
            <description>In the Team situation, a monthly, weekly or even daily meeting may prove useful, at a previously planned point in time.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Assertiveness</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency06.aspx</link>
            <description>Whether via a telephone conversation, direct meeting or through correspondence, over stating one's case is not a good idea.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency06.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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   <item>
            <title>Company Image</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency07.aspx</link>
            <description>Efficiency and profitability can both be considered together, with respect to how the customer feels about the company.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency07.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>The Customer</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency08.aspx</link>
            <description>Procedure for dealing with requests, from the customer initially and effective handling of relations after, is most important.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/ef/efficiency08.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Pre-thought</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/pt/pre_thought01.aspx</link>
            <description>The brief notes give information on the preparation for teamwork, meetings and the unexpected for company personnel.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/pt/pre_thought01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <item>
            <title>The Team</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/pt/pre_thought02.aspx</link>
            <description>Team meetings need structure such as an agenda.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/pt/pre_thought02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>The Team Meeting</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/pt/pre_thought03.aspx</link>
            <description>At least a fortnight should elapse between notice being given and the actual meeting.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/pt/pre_thought03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Procedure</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/pt/pre_thought04.aspx</link>
            <description>Every effort should be made to ensure that people are catered for at a team meeting.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/pt/pre_thought04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>One to One meetings</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/pt/pre_thought05.aspx</link>
            <description>Documents, papers and factual information should be considered before the actual meeting.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/pt/pre_thought05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Recommendation</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/pt/pre_thought06.aspx</link>
            <description>Market research, validation, testimonials and objective assessment are relevant to this topic.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/pt/pre_thought06.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>The Unexpected</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/pt/pre_thought07.aspx</link>
            <description>Procedure in the case of emergencies.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/pt/pre_thought07.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Vacancies</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/va/vacancies01.aspx</link>
            <description>Notes for company personnel regarding vacancies and first contact with employees.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/va/vacancies01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Job Description</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/va/vacancies02.aspx</link>
            <description>Knowing clearly the areas of responsibility for the work entailed in a particular vacancy is most useful.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/va/vacancies02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Job Specification</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/va/vacancies03.aspx</link>
            <description>An outline of specific skills, qualities of character and special aptitudes required.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/va/vacancies03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>General Company Information</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/va/vacancies04.aspx</link>
            <description>This sheet would set the tone of the company and indicate a standard.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/va/vacancies04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Actual Advertisement</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/va/vacancies05.aspx</link>
            <description>Advertisements may need to vary according to where they are displayed.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/va/vacancies05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>References</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/va/vacancies06.aspx</link>
            <description>Usually, referees give positive statements within a reference and do not include derogatory remarks.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/va/vacancies06.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Communication</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication01.aspx</link>
            <description>Notes for company personnel regarding the learning process, listening skills, interviews, indirect questions and non verbal communication.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Communication and Learning</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication02.aspx</link>
            <description>Thought plays a major part in the Learning Process with reference made to Association and Accommodation.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Listening Skills</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication03.aspx</link>
            <description>A listener may need to hear the same sentence several times.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Listening Capacity</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication04.aspx</link>
            <description>No two people will have exactly the same total reaction to what they hear.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Listening Problems</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication05.aspx</link>
            <description>Problems may occur where a series of statements are sequential.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>The Interview</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication06.aspx</link>
            <description>A natural orderly approach would be a good idea, with pre-thought given.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication06.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>An approach to the Interview</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication07.aspx</link>
            <description>In general a non confrontational approach can often be found.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication07.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Indirect Questions</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication08.aspx</link>
            <description>Each person has a freedom to choose his or her own thoughts, speech and actions.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication08.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Non Verbal Communication</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication09.aspx</link>
            <description>For example: A parent may feel corporal punishment is a solution to behaviour.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/co/communication09.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Development</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/de/development01.aspx</link>
            <description>Development notes for company personnel regarding the role of the assertive person, interdependence and types of learning.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/de/development01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Role (Task or Function)</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/de/development02.aspx</link>
            <description>How a person will respond in differing situations.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/de/development02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Role - Attributes</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/de/development03.aspx</link>
            <description>Certain aspects of personality prove useful across many roles.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/de/development03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Interdependence of People</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/de/development04.aspx</link>
            <description>Consideration of social development.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/de/development04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Active / Passive Learning</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/de/development05.aspx</link>
            <description>Learning by carrying out exercises as opposed to simply listening or reading.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/de/development05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Difficulties of Unlearning</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/de/development06.aspx</link>
            <description>To unlearn one must forget and then relearn new concepts.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/de/development06.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Contrete / Abstract Thought</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/de/development07.aspx</link>
            <description>Concrete concepts or ideas are those which have practical examples.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/professional/de/development07.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Management</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/default.aspx</link>
            <description>Correspondence, Telephone, Time, Personal and Interview Management. A presentation is also given of interest to Personnel.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/default.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Correspondence</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/co/correspondence01.aspx</link>
            <description>Being able to find correspondence / papers quickly.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/co/correspondence01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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             <title>Past Material</title>
             <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/co/correspondence02.aspx</link>
             <description>Taking into account availability of space, the next objective would be to consider organisation.</description>
             <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/co/correspondence02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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             <title>Present and Future Material</title>
             <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/co/correspondence03.aspx</link>
             <description>A collection point means material is not totally lost or misplaced.</description>
             <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/co/correspondence03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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          <title>Telephone</title>
          <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/te/telephone01.aspx</link>
          <description>Notes regarding Telephone Management [1].</description>
          <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/te/telephone01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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           <title>Incoming Calls [2]</title>
           <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/te/telephone02.aspx</link>
           <description>Notes regarding Telephone Management [2].</description>
           <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/te/telephone02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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           <title>Telephone Message</title>
           <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/te/telephone03.aspx</link>
           <description>A visual display of a typical message layout.</description>
           <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/te/telephone03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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           <title>Outgoing Calls</title>
           <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/te/telephone04.aspx</link>
           <description>A good idea is to wait till several calls need to be made and do them in succession.</description>
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           <title>Time</title>
           <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ti/time01.aspx</link>
           <description>Assignments - When a particular job needs doing, a routine needs to be considered.</description>
           <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ti/time01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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           <title>Appointments</title>
           <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ti/time02.aspx</link>
           <description>Before a meeting, have a clear idea of the objectives and even an itemised list, if seeking professional assistance.</description>
           <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ti/time02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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          <title>Personal</title>
          <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/pe/personal01.aspx</link>
          <description>Notes regarding Personal Management.</description>
          <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/pe/personal01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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          <title>Personal Management - General</title>
          <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/pe/personal02.aspx</link>
          <description>Being punctual is most important, as is being prepared.</description>
          <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/pe/personal02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title>Personal Management - Conclusion</title>
         <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/pe/personal03.aspx</link>
         <description>A smile at an appropriate time and a word of gratitude when required, often go a long way to making for better relations.</description>
         <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/pe/personal03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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          <title>Interview</title>
          <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/01.aspx</link>
          <description>Notes regarding interview management, considering preparation, the meeting and conclusion with assertiveness in mind.</description>
          <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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           <title>Interview - Preparation</title>
           <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/in/interview02.aspx</link>
           <description>The reason why a person is being interviewed and the point of the meeting, should be known to him or her well in advance.</description>
           <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/in/interview02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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          <title>Interview - The Meeting Area</title>
          <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/in/interview03.aspx</link>
          <description>The furniture arrangements do matter.</description>
          <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/in/interview03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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          <title>Interview - The Meeting</title>
          <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/in/interview04.aspx</link>
          <description>If the subject of the interview can be broken down into parts, the information will flow more easily.</description>
          <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/in/interview04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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          <title>Interview - The Conclusion</title>
          <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/in/interview05.aspx</link>
          <description>Time spent in quiet reflection is advisable.</description>
          <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/in/interview05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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          <title>Hints and Tips</title>
          <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints01.aspx</link>
          <description>Basic Presentation regarding Hints and Tips for Personnel Managers.</description>
          <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints01.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Routine Matters</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints02.aspx</link>
            <description>Knowing where one is, with a particular task, at all times especially after an interruption.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints02.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Meeting Deadlines....</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints03.aspx</link>
            <description>A busy life is a happy one!</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints03.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Tidy Office</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints04.aspx</link>
            <description>Freedom from clutter.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints04.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>Answering the Telephone</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints05.aspx</link>
            <description>Being clear and unhurried but business like.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints05.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Task, Team and Individual</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints06.aspx</link>
            <description>A diagram showing inter-relationship.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints06.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Team Spirit</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints07.aspx</link>
            <description>List of values and attributes associated with Team Spirit.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints07.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Values and Attributes</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints08.aspx</link>
            <description>Personal examples of useful values and attributes.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/organisation/ht/hints08.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Software</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/software/default.aspx</link>
            <description>Programs available from APO, Assertive People and Decision Making.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/software/default.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>Contact</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/contact/default.aspx</link>
            <description>contact etc.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/contact/default.aspx</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Assertive People Mobile</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/mobile/default.html</link>
            <description>Everyone is an individual, with their own point of view. The WAP compatible page outlines how and where to be assertive.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/mobile/default.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Being Assertive</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/mobile/mobile01.html</link>
            <description>Consideration is given to what is meant by being assertive. Included is the notion of regard for other people's feelings.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/mobile/mobile01.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Giving a Talk</title>
            <link>http://www.assertivepeople.org/mobile/mobile02.html</link>
            <description>A bullet point list of ideas outlines the possible preparation, delivery and conclusion of a talk.</description>
            <guid>http://www.assertivepeople.org/mobile/mobile02.html</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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