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Dealing with aggression: stay calm and in control

Dealing with aggression: stay calm and in control

Aggressive customer behaviour can be challenging, but your employees don’t have to feel powerless. With the right knowledge and skills, they can defuse situations without stress. Teach your people how to recognise, manage and de-escalate aggression. This boosts their confidence and ensures a safe, professional work environment.

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Let’s face it: aggression has no place at work

But it happens. From frustrated customers to workplace conflict between colleagues. Equip your team with the skills to stay calm, handle aggression professionally, and de-escalate tense situations. Because effective conflict resolution is about building a safe, respectful, and supportive workplace for everyone.
Handle aggressive customers before it escalates

The key to handling aggressive customers? Smart de-escalation techniques. Teach your employees to spot early signs of frustration. In tone, posture or word choice. By responding with calm language and open body language, they can defuse tension and steer the conversation back to respect.

How to handle aggressive customers
Workplace conflict: not just a customer problem

Aggression doesn’t always come from outside. Conflicts between colleagues can be just as challenging. Give your team the skills to manage workplace conflict through active listening and assertive communication. It’s not about winning an argument. It’s about restoring teamwork and trust.

Dealing with quarrelling colleagues
Clear protocols for handling aggression

From angry customers to tense team moments, employees need clear guidelines for dealing with aggression at work. With the right training and a solid response plan, they’ll know exactly how to act. Calmly, effectively, and confidently. And let’s be honest, turning frustration into a constructive conversation? That’s a win.

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How to handle aggressive customers
Dealing with quarrelling colleagues
JET de-escalation game
How to handle aggressive customers
Handle aggressive customers before it escalates

The key to handling aggressive customers? Smart de-escalation techniques. Teach your employees to spot early signs of frustration. In tone, posture or word choice. By responding with calm language and open body language, they can defuse tension and steer the conversation back to respect.

Dealing with quarrelling colleagues
Workplace conflict: not just a customer problem

Aggression doesn’t always come from outside. Conflicts between colleagues can be just as challenging. Give your team the skills to manage workplace conflict through active listening and assertive communication. It’s not about winning an argument. It’s about restoring teamwork and trust.

JET de-escalation game
Clear protocols for handling aggression

From angry customers to tense team moments, employees need clear guidelines for dealing with aggression at work. With the right training and a solid response plan, they’ll know exactly how to act. Calmly, effectively, and confidently. And let’s be honest, turning frustration into a constructive conversation? That’s a win.

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From tense to calm: play to learn

Train smart. Stay safe.

Real situations. Real emotions. Real skills. In this serious game, you experience what it’s like to face an aggressive customer. In a safe, simulated environment. Practice your reactions, sharpen your skills, and grow your confidence before you need it in the real world.

Coping with tension? Start playing

Learning by doing sticks. This game lets you explore different strategies and experience the impact of your choices. Discover how small changes in your behaviour can calm even tense situations.

Calm tense situations with small behavioural changes
Calm under pressure in the shop

In the shop, a good vibe can defuse a bad mood. Players learn to spot early warning signs, stay cool under pressure, and use body language and voice tone to steer situations towards safety.

Stay cool under pressure
Staying sharp at the door and on the phone

When you can't see a smile or a frown, words matter more than ever. Players learn how to listen between the lines, set clear boundaries, and keep conversations safe and constructive. Even when emotions flare.

Learn how to listen between the lines

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Calm tense situations with small behavioural changes
Stay cool under pressure
Learn how to listen between the lines
Fight, flight or...

Train your team to respond with clarity and calm

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See the signs, steer the situation

Give your employees the essential skills to identify aggressive behaviour early and de-escalate it effectively. They’ll learn to pick up on warning signs and ensure their own safety.

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Handle aggression with confidence

Teach your employees how to handle aggressive behaviour in various situations. They’ll develop practical skills to resolve conflicts, set boundaries and communicate clearly. Even under pressure!

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Create a safe workplace culture

Equip your leaders to handle aggressive behaviour with confidence. Using de-escalation techniques, clear response protocols, and support for employees in challenging situations.

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See the signs, steer the situation

Give your employees the essential skills to identify aggressive behaviour early and de-escalate it effectively. They’ll learn to pick up on warning signs and ensure their own safety.

Star black
Boost
Handle aggression with confidence

Teach your employees how to handle aggressive behaviour in various situations. They’ll develop practical skills to resolve conflicts, set boundaries and communicate clearly. Even under pressure!

Star black
Advanced
Create a safe workplace culture

Equip your leaders to handle aggressive behaviour with confidence. Using de-escalation techniques, clear response protocols, and support for employees in challenging situations.

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From tension to trust

Curious how other L&D experts empower their people to defuse conflict and keep the workplace safe?

Our customers share their success stories and the results they’ve achieved with TinQwise.
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G-Star RAW DARE to grow
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G-Star RAW DARE to grow
HKM employee uses the HKM Academy
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HKM employee uses the HKM Academy
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G-Star RAW DARE to grow

From tension to calm

Tough moments happen. Give your team the tools to stay cool, de-escalate fast, and turn conflict into real connection. On the job and beyond.

Grow the G-Star RAW way

Bold. Playful. No comfort zones. G-Star RAW’s platform turns learning into action, fast. From trying new things to tackling aggression, it’s growth with impact.

A powerful learning culture

Hunkemöller empowers teams to grow, love what they do and support every customer. Even in tough situations. Style advice? Sure. Handling aggression? Absolutely.

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Safety first, snark later. What the stats say about
everyday tension and toxic vibes at work

66%

of employees experience everyday eye rolls, snappy replies, and side comments that slowly chip away at a safe work vibe.

75%

of workplace bullying comes from higher-ups. Showing just how crucial leadership is in preventing it.

12.5% 

of workers in Europe have experienced some form of violence at work, including physical assaults, verbal abuse or threats.

66%

of employees experience everyday eye rolls, snappy replies, and side comments that slowly chip away at a safe work vibe.

75%

of workplace bullying comes from higher-ups. Showing just how crucial leadership is in preventing it.

12.5% 

of workers in Europe have experienced some form of violence at work, including physical assaults, verbal abuse or threats.

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Meet our partner Relevance

Personalised learning

With Relevance, learning is personal, adaptive, and social. The benefit? Your entire organisation will be aligned in no time and ready to move forward.

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Your needs come first

Your needs and goals take centre stage. The result? Long-term, engaged partnerships with tailor-made programmes, developed in co-creation.

Relevance Your needs come first

Learning by doing

Learning by doing challenges people to experiment with new behaviour. Growth comes from experience and direct feedback. When your employees grow, your organisation grows with them.

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Relevance personalised learning
Relevance Your needs come first
Relevance Learning by doing

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Relevance personalised learning
Relevance Your needs come first
Relevance Learning by doing

Personalised learning

With Relevance, learning is personal, adaptive, and social. The benefit? Your entire organisation will be aligned in no time and ready to move forward.

Your needs come first

Your needs and goals take centre stage. The result? Long-term, engaged partnerships with tailor-made programmes, developed in co-creation.

Learning by doing

Learning by doing challenges people to experiment with new behaviour. Growth comes from experience and direct feedback. When your employees grow, your organisation grows with them.

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Award-winning design, human-first learning

Our gold win with OMRON Healthcare at the Learning Technology Awards 2020 celebrated more than clean design and smart structure. It was a win for learning that truly starts with people.

Because whether you're training professionals in cardiovascular care or frontline employees to de-escalate tension, the same principles apply: know your learners, keep it simple, and focus on what they really need in the moment.

That’s exactly what drives our Dealing with Aggression programme too. It’s not just about handling tough situations. It’s about giving people the confidence and clarity to stay calm, stay safe and keep communication open when it matters most.

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OMRON award-winning with easy-to-use learning design
A clean and easy-to-use design


The jury praised the well-written questions and how closely they followed best practice guidelines.
"This project demonstrated a clean and easy-to-use design, with clear, simple writing, comprehensive, well-structured content, and good signposting."

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Designed with the learner at heart

 

The jury also noted that the solution showed a great amount of research into users’ needs. "They were clearly at the heart of its design. Care had been taken to provide an experience that was completely suited to the learning needs and CPD of the audience."

OMRON award-winning with easy-to-use learning design
A clean and easy-to-use design


The jury praised the well-written questions and how closely they followed best practice guidelines.
"This project demonstrated a clean and easy-to-use design, with clear, simple writing, comprehensive, well-structured content, and good signposting."

OMRON Knowledge test
Designed with the learner at heart

 

The jury also noted that the solution showed a great amount of research into users’ needs. "They were clearly at the heart of its design. Care had been taken to provide an experience that was completely suited to the learning needs and CPD of the audience."

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Frequently asked questions

What is workplace aggression and how can you recognise it?

Workplace aggression includes behaviours like yelling, passive-aggressive comments, threats, and even physical intimidation. Early signs? Raised voices, visible tension, or avoidance among team members. Spotting it early is key to de-escalation.

How do you deal with an aggressive employee?

Stay calm, set boundaries, and focus on behaviour, not personality. Follow internal protocols, involve HR when needed and offer support. The goal? Balancing empathy with structure. Not letting things slide, but also not fuelling the fire.

How does this programme help employees handle aggressive behaviour?

By turning stress into skill. This programme gives your team the tools to spot tension early, stay cool when things heat up and respond with clarity.

Think: real-life situations, de-escalation techniques, and communication tricks that actually work. From the shop floor to senior leadership, everyone learns how to turn tricky moments into constructive ones.

Safer workplace? Check. Stronger team? Double check.

How can managers prevent aggression in the workplace?

By walking the talk. When leaders show what respect looks like, others follow. Spot toxic behaviour early, keep the conversation open, and create a space where everyone feels heard. Safety isn’t just policy, it’s culture.

What are the effects of workplace aggression on employees?

It drains more than energy. Aggression at work leads to stress, sick days, miscommunication and even burnout. It puts pressure on people and performance. A respectful workplace is the foundation for teams that thrive.

Are there legal responsibilities for dealing with aggression at work?

Definitely. Under Dutch and EU law, employers must protect their people, mentally and physically. That means having clear policies, offering support, and acting fast when things go south. No grey areas, just a clear standard for safety.

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