This training course, for non-managers, 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. If you're 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.
Objectives of the training
At the end of this training, participants will be able to apply a conflict management approach.Targeted audience
Any audience. Note: if you are a manager, we recommend that you take the "Leadership: preventing and managing conflict in your teams" training course (GL104).Prerequisite
Experiencing or having experienced a conflict situation that has been poorly resolved.Trainers
Benefits for Participants
- Increased effectiveness in verbal exchanges
- Ability to handle difficult conversations
- Feeling of freedom despite tensions
- Improved self-esteem in relationships with others
- Improved social relations.
Course architecture
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.
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)
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.
Pitfalls to avoid in NVC
Naming objective, non-judgmental facts
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pedagogical details
Type of training
Training Notes
If you are a manager, we recommend that you take the "Leadership: preventing and managing conflict in your teams" training course (GL104).
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.
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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.
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