No matter what we say, conflict is present in both our personal and professional lives. Knowing how to approach and manage conflict is an essential skill to develop.
This training course looks at how you can improve your practice and behaviors to better manage the conflicts you experience. In particular, you'll learn how to develop empathic communication, identify sources of conflict and adopt constructive strategies to encourage collaboration and harmonious conflict resolution.
This training includes the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Behavior Test, the world's leading conflict management measurement tool.
The test gives you the keys to a better understanding of your natural conflict management mechanism, so you can consciously choose the appropriate strategy for your context. A clear tool accessible to all.
Whether you're a manager looking to improve team cohesion, or you're simply looking to improve your interpersonal relations, this training course will give you the tools you need to transform conflict into opportunities for growth and mutual understanding.
Duration
2 days
Schedule
9h to 16h
Regular fee
$965
Preferential fee
A preferential rate is offered to public institutions, to members of certain professional organizations as well as to companies that do a certain amount of business with Technologia. To know more, please read the "Registration and rates" section on our FAQ page. Please note that preferential rates are not available for online training courses. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers.
$870
Objectives of the training
At the end of this training, participants will be able to apply a conflict management approach. Participant benefits : Increased sense of effectiveness in verbal exchanges; Greater confidence and ease in dealing with difficult conversations; Greater sense of freedom despite tension; Greater ease, respect and self-esteem in their relationships with others; Awareness that constructive handling of delicate situations and subjects strengthens social relationships.Targeted audience
Any audience.Prerequisite
Experiencing or having experienced a conflict situation that has been poorly resolved.
Course architecture
Taking a step back to assess the situation
Stepping back to assess the situation means taking the lead in the conflict. The first step is to analyze the situation with a certain distance, to better understand what's at stake, and then decide what actions to take to address the situation constructively.
Stepping back to assess the situation means taking the lead in the conflict. The first step is to analyze the situation with a certain distance, to better understand what's at stake, and then decide what actions to take to address the situation constructively.
Key knowledge involved
- Important elements to consider when understanding conflict
- Types of conflict
- Stages of conflict development
- Criteria for deciding whether or not to deal with conflict
Preparing to deal with conflict
Addressing a conflict cannot be improvised. It requires careful thought to choose the right words, the right time and the right approach. The better prepared you are, the more likely you are to turn conflict into a constructive experience.
Key knowledge involved
- Karpman's dramatic triangle
- The Thomas-Kilmann model for assessing behavior in conflict situations. The test is included in the training.
- Non-violent communication (NVC)
Addressing conflict
In this learning unit, you'll have the chance to practice approaching conflict according to the principles of non-violent communication, and apply the essential values of authenticity, caring and shared responsibility.
In this learning unit, you'll have the chance to practice approaching conflict according to the principles of non-violent communication, and apply the essential values of authenticity, caring and shared responsibility.
Key knowledge involved
- Pitfalls to avoid in NVC
- Naming objective, non-judgmental facts
- Naming emotions without veiled judgment
- Naming real needs
- Making a clear, inviting request
Exploring our perceptions
The secret at this stage is to understand each other. This requires a great deal of open-mindedness and perseverance. Your interlocutor will most likely be on the defensive. You'll learn to play a very important role: that of refocusing the discussion on the main objective, which is mutual understanding.
Key knowledge involved
- Why do some discussions go wrong?
- How to have a difficult conversation, according to Sheila Heen, Bruce Patton and Douglas Stone.
- How to deal with emotional dead ends: anger, crying, indifference, defensiveness and the speech-cutter.
Resolving the conflict
Once each party has been able to express its perception of things, and feels that its feelings and needs have been heard and recognized, it's time to move on to the conflict resolution stage.
Once each party has been able to express its perception of things, and feels that its feelings and needs have been heard and recognized, it's time to move on to the conflict resolution stage.
Key knowledge involved
- Qualities needed to resolve conflict
- Stages of conflict resolution
Synthesis and action plan
Synthesize and draw up an action plan that allows you to move from theory to practice, set clear objectives and maximize the benefits of training over the long term.
Key knowledge involved
- Mind mapping
- Photolanguage
Pedagogical details
Type of training
Skill development
Skill development and knowledge integration
Decision support
Basic knowledge
Private or personalized training
If you have more than 8 people to sign up for a particular course, it can be delivered as a private session right at your offices. Contact us for more details.
Request a quoteDuration
2 days
Schedule
9h to 16h
Regular fee
$965
Preferential fee
A preferential rate is offered to public institutions, to members of certain professional organizations as well as to companies that do a certain amount of business with Technologia. To know more, please read the "Registration and rates" section on our FAQ page. Please note that preferential rates are not available for online training courses. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers.
$870
Private or personalized training
If you have more than 8 people to sign up for a particular course, it can be delivered as a private session right at your offices. Contact us for more details.
Request a quote