Foundation Skills

Conflict Management

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R400.00

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Learning Outcomes

Identify your own conflict management style and know how to adapt to different situations
Demonstrate effective communication and active listening techniques during conflict
Analyse conflicts to identify underlying interests and contributing factors
Apply problem-solving techniques to successfully resolve disputes
Manage emotions and de-escalate conflict in a professional manner
Conduct difficult conversations with confidence and respect
Develop practical strategies to prevent unnecessary conflict and strengthen collaborative working relationships

Description

This programme will provide learners with a number of 'tools' to use when dealing with conflict. Conflict in teams are inevitable and could even be beneficial but ONLY if it is managed according to correct conflict management principles.


Outline

1. Introduction to Conflict Management
What is Conflict?
Difference between Conflict Management and Conflict Resolution
Common Causes of Workplace Conflict
Understanding Conflict as an Opportunity for Growth
2. Understanding Conflict Styles
Conflict-Handling Styles (Collaborating, Compromising, Avoiding, Competing, Accommodating) and when each style is appropriate to use
Examining your Dominant Conflict Style
3. Emotional Intelligence in Conflict
What is EQ Physically and Conceptually?
The Link Between EQ and Conflict Management
How to Test your EQ (Practical Assessment)
Discovering your Emotional Triggers (past, present and future)
Self-Awareness (how your emotions affect your message)
Empathy (mindfulness, demonstrating care and concern and understanding the other person’s perspective)
Emotional Bank Account (EBA)
4. Communication Skills to Help De-Escalate Conflict
Common Barriers to Effective Communication (assumptions, noise and emotional bias)
Communicating with Clarity and Precision (tone, clarity and intent)
EQ-Based Listening
Using the Right Gestures (Body Language) to add Credibility to your Message
Questioning Skills
Giving Constructive Feedback
Assertive vs Aggressive Communication
5. Conflict Resolution Techniques
Identifying the Root Cause of Conflict
Interest-Based Problem-Solving (finding common ground and generating mutually beneficial solutions)
Staying Solution-Focused and De-Escalation Techniques