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Conflict Resolution

1 Day, 9:00-4:00, 6 Hours

Course Overview

Wherever two or more people come together, there is bound to be conflict. This course will give participants a seven-step conflict resolution process that they can use and modify to resolve conflict disputes of any size. Your participants will also be provided a set of skills in solution building and finding common ground.

In the Conflict Resolution workshop, participants will learn crucial conflict management skills, including dealing with anger and using the Agreement Frame. Dealing with conflict is important for every organization no matter what the size. If it is left unchecked or not resolved it can lead to lost production, absences, attrition, and even law suits.

Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

  • Icebreaker
  • Housekeeping Items
  • The Parking Lot
  • Workshop Objectives

Module Two: An Introduction to Conflict Resolution

  • What is Conflict?
  • What is Conflict Resolution?
  • Understanding the Conflict Resolution Process

Module Three: The Thomas-Kilmann Instrument

  • Collaborating
  • Competing
  • Compromising
  • Accommodating
  • Avoiding

Module Four: Creating an Effective Atmosphere

  • Neutralizing Emotions
  • Setting Ground Rules
  • Choosing the Time and Place

Module Five: Creating Mutual Understanding

  • What Do I Want?
  • What Do They Want?
  • What Do We Want?

Module Six: Focusing on Individual Needs

  • Finding Common Ground
  • Building Positive Energy and Goodwill
  • Strengthening Your Partnership

Module Seven: Getting to the Root Cause

  • Examining Root Causes
  • Creating a Cause and Effect Diagram
  • The Importance of Forgiveness
  • Identifying the Benefits of Resolution

Module Eight: Generating Options

  • Generate, Don’t Evaluate
  • Creating Mutual Gain Options and Multiple Option Solutions
  • Digging Deeper into Your Options

Module Nine: Building a Solution

  • Creating Criteria
  • Creating a Shortlist
  • Choosing a Solutions
  • Building a Plan

Module Ten: The Short Version of the Process

  • Evaluating the Situation
  • Choosing Your Steps
  • Creating an Action Plan
  • Using Individual Process Steps

Module Eleven: Additional Tools

  • Stress and Anger Management Techniques
  • The Agreement Frame
  • Asking Open Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

  • Words from the Wise
  • Review of Parking Lot
  • Lessons Learned
  • Completion of Action Plans

Cost and Delivery Format Options

We offer the above listed class as a private group class in the following delivery formats:

Private Group Class: Live Virtual
1-6 students $1650
7-12 students $2800
13-18 students $3500
Private Group Class: At Your Location
1-6 students $1900
7-12 students $3050
13-18 students $3750

Private Group Training

Private group classes are cost effective when you have a group of students who need the same course. Volume discounts of 5% to 20% are available when five or more training days are scheduled. For classes conducted at your location, you are responsible for the classroom setup which should include:

  • A computer for each student (with the appropriate software installed), and
  • An instructor workstation connected to a visual display (e.g., projector, smartboard, etc.).

Customization

Softek can easily customize a training course that covers the specific topics you require and integrate examples relevant to your work environment. Course customization is billed at $150 per hour and covers time needed to meet, discuss, prepare, and incorporate any specific examples into the training program. Once we have a better idea of what you have in mind, we will be glad to provide a specific price quote for the customization.

Why Choose Softek?

  • Live, virtual or in-person training
  • Instructors with 15+ years of experience
  • Detailed training guide
  • Certificate of completion
  • Money-back guarantee