Asking for Help

Overview

Welcome to Audio Learning from Assemble You.

This lesson is designed to help you overcome some common objections to asking for help, recognise when you should do it, and identify the right people to approach. We’ll finish with some practical advice about making requests that are convincing, easy for someone to act on, and show consideration for the person’s time and energy.

There are many reasons why you might find it difficult or uncomfortable to ask for help at work. But by advocating for your needs, you can do your job more effectively, build trust with your colleagues, and develop your knowledge and skills.

Whether you’re afraid of looking incompetent or of imposing on your colleagues, asking for help can feel challenging. But when done in the right way and at the right times, it enables you to perform at your best. Let’s discover how to turn asking for help from uncomfortable to empowering.

Learning Objectives

• Understand why asking for help can be so valuable.
• Recognise some common workplace situations where you should ask for help.
• Discover how to make convincing requests for help that respect someone’s time and energy.

Target Audience

Anyone who struggles to ask for help in the workplace or who would like to know how to make more considerate requests.