AIMED AT
- Managers
- Team Leaders
- Supervisors
- Human resources
- Old and new employees
SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN
- Personal development
- Negotiation
- Emotional control
- Active listening
- Handling confrontation
- Coping strategies
About this Course
This course provides the most effective scenario-based techniques and strategies for handling and resolving workplace conflict across a wide range of sectors. You will learn the different types of conflict, how to handle them and prevent the situation from escalating. By the end of this course, you will be able to carry out conflict risk assessments, handle confrontations, and develop coping strategies. It also provides awareness of the potential damage conflicts can cause.
Conflict can occur in any workplace. When handled poorly, it can cause frustration and harm interpersonal relations. Knowing how to diffuse conflict situations reduces the risk of abusive behaviour in the workplace and helps create a more productive workforce.
This course is suitable for all industry sectors and is ideal for all levels of employees within a business. It is particularly beneficial for those working in a customer-facing role. It can be used as part of the induction process for new employees to effectively integrate them into the workplace.
Did you know: Conflict often acts as a catalyst for needed change and can provide an impetus for creative initiatives and solutions.
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Learn how to effectively deal with conflict situations, reducing the risk of damage to internal and external relationships and reputation
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Suitable for all employees & managers
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Perfect as part of an employee induction plan
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After successfully completing the course you will receive an e-certificate that you can download onto your device.
Areas Covered
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Workplace Conflict
Learn what is meant by workplace conflict and what can be the downside of not dealing with it in a timely manner.
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Responses to Conflict
Learn the three ways in which people may respond when faced with conflict.
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Cultural Differences
Recognize your own cultural norms and understand the viewpoints of others to avoid misunderstandings which could lead to conflict.
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Different Ego Types
Recognize the three ego types defined by Eric Berne in his theory of transactional analysis to respond appropriately when defusing conflict situations.
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Breakdowns in Communication
Learn some common communication barriers.
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The Behavioural Cycle
Learn how your attitude affects your behaviour as well as the attitude and behaviour of those around you.
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The PEACE Model
Learn how to use the five step PEACE model to resolve conflict.
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Conflict with Customers
Recognize potential causes of frustration and conflict and learn how to overcome them through maintaining a positive attitude and approach to customers.
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Your Behaviour with Customers
Learn how to behave with customers in order to prevent any potential complaints and conflicts.
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The HEAT Technique
Learn how to use the acronym HEAT to handle difficult situations involving customers.
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Patterns of Behaviour
Learn how to read patterns of behaviour to recognise how a person’s mood may change during a conflict situation so you can react appropriately before a situation becomes dangerous.
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Distance Zones
Learn the difference between the intimate zone, the personal zone and the social zone and learn how to use this knowledge to judge a person’s intentions towards you.
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Impact Factors
Learn how to take into account impact factors to successfully deal with a conflict situation.
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Physical Conflict: The BAP Strategy
Learn how to use the BAP strategy to avoid a situation escalating into a physical confrontation.