Anger Management, The Missing Link In Organizational Development A careful review of the curricula at major Graduate Programs in Organizational Development reveals that none of these programs offer specific training in anger management assessment and intervention. Further, when examining training announcements in on-line marketing, anger management, workplace violence prevention and conflict resolution are listed as courses available to organizational clients. While the need for anger management is recognized, the need for legitimate training in anger management facilitation is treated as if it is a natural skill for anyone without training or certification. This failure to recognize the need for training and competence in anger management is not limited to Organizational Development. This is equally true in Substance Abuse Treatment as well as Employee Assistance Programs and Human Resource Management. Evidenced Based Anger Management Programs include much more than anger management. Anger Management Programs offer pre-training and post-training assessment examinations which delineate the individual’s skills in Interpersonal Assertion, Empathy, Stress Management, Aggression, Deference and Motivation and Emotional Intelligence. The Emotional Intelligence assessment measures your: SELF-AWARENESS – How in tune are you with your feeings? Can you pinpoint your emotional strengths and weaknesses and make good decisions for your life based on your own emotions? Self-Control (also know as SELF MANAGEMENT) – This is the ability to balance your emotions, as well as use your emotions to set goals, create plans and motivate yourself to achieve your goals. It is the ability to control your emotions and your behavior to help you in a situation, rather than hinder your progress. This includes the ability to delay gratification and reward in order to focus on your task at hand. Social Awareness – This is commonly referred to as “empathy.” It is the ability to understand the emotional nature of those around you – a friend, partner, boss or your children – and to use that knowledge to create better relationships. Relationship Management – Are you able to sense the feeling and needs of others? How well do you react to the emotions of others and read the proper signals in order to successfully handle social situations, solve relationship problems, learn to motivate others, create cooperation and teamwork? Certified Anger Management Facilitators trained in Organizational Development greatly increase the positive behavior of employees and the success of their employers. [Adapted from George Anderson] For more information, please contact Dr.Steven J. Sinert, Certified Anger Management Provider Nevada Anger Management, LLC 5812 S. Pecos Road – Suite B LasVegas, NV 89120 702353 1750 Email: dr.sinert@nevadaangermanagement.com