Business and Management

Conflict Management

Whether it's in the form of visible back biting or silent resentment, conflict in the workplace can take a devastating toll on productivity and morale. Managing interpersonal differences is essential to businesses and protects the emotional health of employees. Learn how to help others settle their differences and work constructively as individuals and groups with a common purpose.

hours

12

language

English

Summary

Whether it's in the form of visible back biting or silent resentment, conflict in the workplace can take a devastating toll on productivity and morale. Managing interpersonal differences is essential to businesses and protects the emotional health of employees. Learn how to help others settle their differences and work constructively as individuals and groups with a common purpose.

Target Audience

This workshop will appeal to a wide range of audiences and is intended for anyone.

Skills Gained

Upon completion of workshop participants will be able to:

  • Catch disagreement before it escalates into dysfunctional conflict
  • Understand and apply the 9 different approaches to managing conflict
  • Replace habitual styles of handling differences with a strategic approach
  • Honor the legitimate interests of others
  • Creatively integrate diverse views so they are responsive to mutual concerns
  • Utilize disagreements as opportunities for learning

Topics Covered

  • What is Conflict
  • Advantages of Conflict
  • Sources of Conflict

      Understanding Conflict Management

  •  9 Strategic approaches to Managing Conflict and Disagreement
  1. Dominate

  2. Smooth

  3. Maintain

  4. Bargain

  5. Co-exist

  6. Decide  by Rule

  7. Collaborate

  8. Release

Yield

  

  • Explore
  1. Identify critical issues

  2. Define sources of conflict

  3. Identify Stakeholders

  4. Self-Assessment

  5. Case Study: the Trusted employee

    Plan

  1. Gain Support

  2. Selecting the right approach

  3. Minimize pitfalls

  4. Understanding your BATNA (Best Alternative to a negotiated agreement)

  5. Negotiation Strategies

  6. Case Study: Personal Business at Work

    Prepare:

  1. Act

  2. Problem Solve

  3. Decide on Action

  4. Experiential Activity: The Bickersons

    Implement

  1. Stay Involved

  2. Evaluate Outcomes

      • Technical

      • Economical

      • Social-Psychological

      • Legal-Ethical

      • Political

        Case Study: Serving the Customer

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