Conflict Management

Confidently diffuse conflict and harness differences to improve performance

Developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders is a business critical skill. It requires early identification of any potential conflict and the skills, techniques and confidence to quickly prevent or resolve it.

This one day, interactive and practical course explores the true definition of conflict, enabling you to analyse its causes while developing the skills necessary to effectively manage it. Drawing on case studies, personal and group experiences as well as self-evaluation exercises, participants are encouraged to reflect on conflict in the workplace and hone the skills and techniques needed to respond and manage these situations effectively.

Overview

This practical and engaging 1 day programme will provide you with everything you need to manage conflict effectively back in the workplace.

Audience

Anyone involved in leading, managing or working in teams where the potential for conflict to arise is present. This may include: First-time Managers, Project Managers or Team Leaders.

Key outcomes

Learn how to handle workplace conflict effectively
Transform the destructive energy of conflict into productivity
Recognise ‘triggers’ to eliminate conflict early on
Develop a collaborative approach for managing workplace conflict

You will leave this course able to:

Define conflict
Recognise the five styles of conflict resolution and how to best adapt your style and approach to a conflict situation
Understand your preferred style of conflict resolution
Apply the Stop, Pause, Go model to collaborative conflict resolution
Apply emotional management techniques to managing emotions during conflict
Explain assumptions and their effect on conflict
Use active-listening skills to improve the working environment
Apply assertive non-violent communication language techniques to express your needs and respect the needs of others

Practical, effective and flexible solutions to suit organisations and individuals

Conflict Management is available as an in-company tailored programme (face-to-face or virtual) and a scheduled virtual programme, click below to find out more:

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Conflict Management Virtual Programme