Skip to content
KnowledgeCity

Understanding Anger

Explore anger as a natural and potentially helpful emotion
Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 5 lessons.
Course: On-Demand
Provider Chris Peralta  5 Lessons ·  11m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese 

Course Description

Anger is a difficult emotion to understand no matter how much we may have had experienced or witnessed it ourselves. We normally view anger as a barrier to success rather a dynamic tool that can help us achieve success. Learning to harness the positive aspects of anger can be especially challenging, but it’s crucial to maintaining a professional presence in a work setting.

In this course, Understanding Anger, we’ll define anger and look at ways to channel its energy in a more positive way. You’ll learn that anger is an emotional tool that can energize you and sharpen your focus. We’ll also look at the hazards of poorly managed anger, as well as the consequences that inappropriate anger can have on the workplace.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand how anger affects the workplace
  • Define anger and explore ways to channel its energy in a more positive way
  • Explore techniques for using anger to your advantage as an emotional tool
  • Discover how anger can hold you back as an obstacle
  • Recognize the hazards of poorly managed anger and the consequences inappropriate anger can have on the workplace

Key Takeaways

  • Anger is a difficult emotion to understand, and is often viewed as a barrier to success rather than a dynamic tool that can help achieve it.
  • Anger is an emotional tool that can energize you and sharpen your focus.
  • Learning to harness the positive aspects of anger is challenging but crucial to maintaining a professional presence in a work setting.
  • Poorly managed and inappropriate anger carries hazards and consequences for the workplace.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Understanding Anger course cover?

The course defines anger and looks at ways to channel its energy in a more positive way. It covers anger in the workplace, anger as an obstacle, and anger as a tool, including the hazards of poorly managed anger and the consequences inappropriate anger can have on the workplace.

Who is this course for?

It is for anyone seeking to maintain a professional presence in a work setting by learning to harness the positive aspects of anger and channel its energy more positively.

What skills will I gain from this course?

The course develops skills including Analytical Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Anger Management, Emotional Support, Experiential Learning, and recognizing a Hostile Work Environment.

What lessons are included?

The course includes Introduction, Anger in the Workplace, Anger as an Obstacle, Anger as a Tool, and a Test Your Knowledge assessment.