5Dealing with Difficult People

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:

•  Name the four types of difficult people.

•  List six types of Enforcer behavior.

•  List seven types of Scorekeeper behavior.

•  List five types of Peacemaker behavior.

OUR OBJECTIVE IN DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE

Difficult people fall into four broad categories: Enforcers, Scorekeepers, Peacemakers, and Rebel Producers. This chapter will identify variations of each of these types and will outline strategies for turning their self-protective behaviors into collaborative behaviors.

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