Interpersonal effectiveness training builds the everyday skills that decide how well people work together: reading others, communicating assertively, removing barriers to understanding, building trust and gaining buy-in. Each participant maps five key working relationships and repairs one strained one. Bodhih runs it over 2 days or five 3-hour virtual sessions, with a 60-day relationship follow-up.
- Delivered in person at your location or as live virtual sessions
- Designed with the ADDIE model and evaluated for behaviour change
- Offered by Bodhih since 2008 to 2,000+ organisations across 7 regions
Where and how: interpersonal effectiveness training as an in-person workshop in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Jaipur; as a live online course; or delivered overseas in Dubai, Singapore and across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Last reviewed by Siddharthan VGJ, Founder · Bodhih Training, Bengaluru
Mastering Dynamic Interactions: Unleash Your Relational Mastery
Interpersonal Effectiveness, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
Interpersonal Effectiveness training includes techniques to build trust and team work, combating the barriers to interpersonal sensitivity, and advanced techniques of gaining buy-in
What is the central premise of Bodhih’s workshop on Interpersonal skills at the workplace?
Using good Interpersonal Effectiveness is often the difference between effectively communicating and building barriers to the communication process. Understanding the individual and creating an environment conducive to effective communication is an efficient means to developing valuable relationships.
Good Interpersonal Effectiveness skills create significant advantages when communicating to build successful relationships. Consciously gathering information as you enter the process will make you more effective. Think of it as gathering intelligence to become more efficient. Bodhih’s workshop is designed in a fashion that makes interaction with internal and external clients more effective and productive. Bodhih’s workshop on Interpersonal Effectiveness uses interpersonal skills to enhance personal effectiveness at the workplace. It assists in learning the role that interpersonal skills play in teamwork and effective communication. One advantage in practicing assertiveness is to become better at Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Additionally, Interpersonal Effectiveness goes a long way in building trust and building effective teams, by active listening.
Interpersonal Effectiveness activities for groups is discussed through discussions and instructor led presentations.
Interpersonal Effectiveness training helps participants develop advanced skills to master trust and teamwork.
Bodhih’s program on Interpersonal Effectiveness begins by delayering the primary elements of leading by example, open communication, building personal knowledge, avoiding blames, discouraging cliques, and sensitively discussing any trust deficit issues.
With the help of a facilitator led presentation and class discussion, learners discover what is the definition of Interpersonal Effectiveness? In short, interpersonal communication is more about the content and character of the exchange than about the mechanics of how it happens or with whom. The successful member of a business organization will display a range of interpersonal skills whenever he or she uses communication to maintain relationships, share tacit knowledge, or exchange information about emotions, values and motivations.
Interpersonal Effectiveness competency is built through practicing the basics.
The key components of Interpersonal Effectiveness is process (unending, vibrating and dynamic activity), message exchange (transaction of verbal and non-verbal messages), and shared meaning (the meaning people extract from communication).Interpersonal skills at the workplace also has its distinct barriers – like semantic noise (when the sender and receiver apply different meanings to the same message) or context (multidimensional cultural, physical, psychological and historical setting) or language barrier (linguistic understanding shared by the two – speaker and listener) or psychological barriers, systematic barrier, physiological barrier (caused by geography) etc.
Interpersonal Effectiveness mindfulness is needed to understand the blocks and resistances that comes through in real time situations.
Class participant’s role play multiple scenarios to understand the nuances of these barriers and along with the facilitator brainstorm to find out how they can combat these in the real time.
Bodhih’s Interpersonal Effectiveness skills training the seasoned facilitator through real world illustrations and videos, highlights techniques of using positive language and word choices as a communication tool to get a buy-in with internal and external stakeholders.
Through facilitator presentations, individual reflection, and class exercises, participants are exposed to the aspects of communication styles that establish any team’s internal dynamics. Learners comprehend – passive communicator (I don’t know, you decide, whatever you think), aggressive communicator (I say so, feelings don’t matter, I know what’s best), passive-aggressive communicators (that is fine with me, but don’t be surprised if someone else gets mad, you did a great job and no one will probably notice the mistake, sure we can do things your way, however not ideal that may be), assertive communication (I hear what you are saying, I would appreciate if you would, How can we work this out?).
Interpersonal Effectiveness training works through personal instruments to assess individual strengths.
Class participants in Bodhih’s Interpersonal Effectiveness skills training take a self-assessment to understand their own orientation on the following styles mentioned. The facilitator does a debrief and learners make a note of personal realizations and future action plans.
Bodhih’s facilitators are seasoned professionals who create linkages between skills picked up in the workshops and then to apply them in participant’s current roles
This is done through specific illustrations and analogies and is true for the sessions at Interpersonal Effectiveness training – getting the best out of each other.
Bodhih’s workshop focuses on Interpersonal Effectiveness skills by bringing collective attention to the circle of influence and circle of concern. Through individual reflection, and group discussions, the trainer introduces the concept to the learners – by first isolating the two circles and discussing which all items in our daily life fall into which. Thereafter through self-questioning and guided discussions, participants are to think of the choices they make in their actions.
At Bodhih, Interpersonal Effectiveness in the workplace training is a much sought-after session that is part of a larger behavioural skills training suite.
The session brings latest research done on Interpersonal Effectiveness skills, and its best practices from the most successful training and development companies across the globe.
The heart of Bodhih’s Interpersonal sensitivity skills workshop lies in the powerful session of consolidating learnings through customizing the principles to individual use.
How would you gain from Interpersonal Effectiveness training courses at Bodhih?
Bodhih customizes its Interpersonal skills at the workplace program along the ADDIE model. Workshop experiences are analysed, designed, developed and delivered that are solution focused and include a range of blended training pedagogy such as role plays, group exercises, self-assessment tools, management games, individual activities, videos, case studies, facilitation, discussions and more.
In addition to the ADDIE model, the Interpersonal Effectiveness session takes advantage of the experiential adult-learning process of concrete experience – reflective observation – abstract conceptualization – active experimentation.
The edge in Bodhih’s Interpersonal Effectiveness training comes from researched industry learnings, current best practices and academic insights that ensures Interpersonal Effectiveness techniques are grasped and applied by chosen individuals. The long-term benefits are to institutionalise skills by embedding the understanding of various communication styles, the circle of influence Vs the circle of influence, techniques of building trust in teams, and building rapport.
What is Bodhih’s promise on Interpersonal Effectiveness training program?
Managers across industries and functions and executive level participants who have attended Bodhih’s sessions on Interpersonal Effectiveness skills talk about enhanced ability to manage complex conversations, getting the most trust out of teams, higher degree of success in turning around adverse situations and also the ability to motivate team members especially in times of uncertainty
2-Day Interpersonal Effectiveness Training Plan
01Understanding Interpersonal EffectivenessDay 1+
Session 1: Introduction to Interpersonal Effectiveness (Morning)
– Welcome participants and introduce the training objectives.
– Explain the importance of interpersonal effectiveness in personal and professional life.
– Discuss the key components of interpersonal effectiveness: communication, active listening, empathy, conflict resolution, and assertiveness.
Session 2: Effective Communication Skills (Morning)
– Define effective communication and its role in building strong relationships.
– Teach the “Four-Sides Model” to understand different aspects of communication: content, relationship, self-disclosure, and appeal.
– Conduct interactive exercises for improving verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
– Role-play scenarios to practice clear and concise communication.
Session 3: Active Listening and Empathy (Afternoon)
– Explain the difference between hearing and active listening.
– Introduce the SOLER technique for active listening (Squarely face the person, Open posture, Lean towards the person, Eye contact, Relax).
– Discuss the importance of empathy in understanding others’ perspectives.
– Engage participants in empathy-building activities and role-playing exercises.
02Applying Interpersonal EffectivenessDay 2+
Session 4: Conflict Resolution and Negotiation (Morning)
– Explore common sources of interpersonal conflicts.
– Teach the “WIN-WIN” approach to conflict resolution and negotiation.
– Role-play various conflict scenarios and guide participants to find mutually beneficial solutions.
– Discuss strategies for managing emotions during conflicts.
Session 5: Assertiveness and Boundary Setting (Morning)
– Define assertiveness and its role in effective communication.
– Differentiate between assertiveness, aggression, and passivity.
– Provide techniques for setting and maintaining personal boundaries.
– Conduct role-playing exercises to practice assertive communication in various situations.
Session 6: Interpersonal Challenges and Wrap-up (Afternoon)
– Open a discussion about common interpersonal challenges participants face.
– Facilitate a brainstorming session for strategies to overcome these challenges.
– Summarize key takeaways from the training.
– Provide resources for further learning and development in interpersonal effectiveness.
**Wrap-up and Reflection (Late Afternoon)**
– Allow participants to reflect on what they’ve learned during the training.
– Encourage them to set personal goals for applying the newly acquired skills.
– Provide feedback forms for participants to share their thoughts on the training content and delivery.
**Note:** Throughout the training, use a combination of lectures, group discussions, interactive activities, role-playing, and real-life examples to engage participants and facilitate effective learning. Adjust the timing and content of each session based on the needs and dynamics of the group.
Sample training plan: 2-day hands-on design
This two-day workshop builds the everyday skills that decide how well people work together: reading the other person, communicating assertively, overcoming barriers to understanding, building trust and gaining buy-in. Each participant maps the five working relationships that matter most to them and chooses one that is strained. They check their own communication style, practise assertive responses, repair trust, and use positive language to win support. The capstone is a buy-in simulation where teams compete for scarce resources and must persuade rather than push.
Participants can recognise their own communication style, respond assertively and remove common barriers to understanding.
- 09:30–10:00What does urgent mean?Energiser
- 10:00–11:00My relationship mapDiagnostic
- 11:15–12:00Four styles, one self-checkConcept burst
- 12:00–13:00Assertive under pressureRole-play
- 13:45–14:45Barrier detectivesCase clinic
- 14:45–15:30Reading the other personSkill drill
- 15:45–16:45The strained relationship, part onePeer coaching
- 16:45–17:30Day one takeawayReflection
Participants can build and repair trust, gain buy-in with positive language, and hold their strained-relationship conversation.
- 09:30–10:00Trust in five minutesEnergiser
- 10:00–11:00Trust accountGroup challenge
- 11:15–12:15Words that win supportSkill drill
- 12:15–13:00Repairing a trust breakDemo & practice
- 13:45–15:00Capstone: the shared resourceBusiness game
- 15:15–16:30The strained relationship, part twoReal-play
- 16:30–17:30My 60-day relationship planAction planning
Every session’s activity, timings, outputs and materials, plus pre-work, a 90-day reinforcement plan and how impact is measured. Free, emailed to you instantly.
Recommended: 2 days in person (09:30–17:30), or 5 × 3-hour live virtual sessions over three weeks, plus a 60-day relationship follow-up. A sample design: every Bodhih program is customised after a short needs analysis.
How long is interpersonal effectiveness training?
The recommended design is two days in person, from 09:30 to 17:30, with a 60-day relationship follow-up. It also runs as five live virtual sessions of three hours over three weeks. A one-day version covers communication styles, assertiveness and buy-in for teams with less time.
What activities are included in interpersonal effectiveness training?
Participants map their five key working relationships, take a communication style self-check and practise assertive replies against pressure cards. They diagnose barriers in a plant-versus-sales case, build a team trust account and compete for a single test lab in a buy-in business game, before rehearsing a real strained conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How much does interpersonal effectiveness training cost?
Bodhih does not publish a fixed fee for interpersonal effectiveness training. Fees are quoted per batch on request, after a short needs analysis, and depend on cohort size, number of days, delivery format (in person, live virtual or blended), location and any follow-up or AssessAll assessments included.
How is interpersonal effectiveness different from communication and interpersonal skills training?
Interpersonal effectiveness is a two-day program focused on communication styles, assertiveness, barriers to understanding, trust and gaining buy-in, ending with a real strained-relationship conversation. Communication and interpersonal skills is a one-day workshop on how people come across, through visual, vocal and verbal signals, questioning, listening and rapport.
What is interpersonal effectiveness training?
Who is the Interpersonal Effectiveness program for?
Professionals and managers who want to communicate with clarity and impact. Bodhih tailors the examples, case studies and depth to your industry, culture and team level.
How long is the Interpersonal Effectiveness program?
Bodhih recommends 2 days in person (09:30–17:30), or 5 × 3-hour live virtual sessions over three weeks, plus a 60-day relationship follow-up. The length can be shortened or extended after a needs analysis.
Can Interpersonal Effectiveness be delivered online?
Yes. Interpersonal Effectiveness can run in person at your location, as live virtual sessions for distributed or hybrid teams, or as a blended journey that adds self-paced learning on Bodhih.org between sessions.
