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Richard Leduc

Richard Leduc

Richard Leduc is a CEC associate, communications consultant and a trained conflict resolution specialist with over 20 years of experience in the federal public service.

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Where: 1900 Merivale Road,
Suite 206, Ottawa

How much: $675 (+tax)


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Complete List > Communicating to Resolve Conflict

COMMUNICATING TO RESOLVE CONFLICT (G054)

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

This workshop is designed to provide you with the basics of conflict dynamics, an overview of the various conflict handling styles and a global comprehension of the main reasons why people enter into conflict. Moreover, it also features a step-by-step process to help you deal with conflict based on mutual interests and the continuing use of effective communications as a part of the process.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The workshop will focus on:

  • Differentiating between positions and interests, as well as wants and needs
  • How to see the underlying interests between every position
  • Discovering your own, and others, conflict handling styles, and how to adapt
  • The various types of conflicts
  • The various approaches towards conflict
  • How to create win-win situations in conflict resolution while staying in control
  • How to prepare oneself for entering the conflict resolution process
  • Reflecting on one’s own relationship with conflict
  • Simulations to reinforce your negotiation skills

WHAT WILL YOU TAKE AWAY?

  • A 100-page textbook on interest-based conflict resolution
  • A proven method to help you deal with conflict with a win-win perspective
  • A 50-question personal inventory to guide your reflection on conflict
  • The feeling that you can address conflicts with confidence and assertiveness

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COMPETENCY

Agenda
8:45 - 9:15
Introductions and Workshop Overview
9:15 - 10:30 Fundamentals of Conflict
  • Interests vs. positions / Wants v. needs
  • The reasoned conflict resolution process
  • Principles of an efficient resolution process
  • Principles that apply towards others
  • The interest-based conflict resolution process
  • The cost of conflict
  • The benefits of conflict
10:30 - 10:45 Break
10:45 - 11:15 The Various Types of Conflicts
  • Interest-based
  • Identity-based
  • Task-based
  • Relational
11:15 - 11:45 An Overview of Conflict Resolution Approaches
  • Conflict management styles
  • Styles characteristics
11:45 - 12:00 Exercise 1
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 13:00 Exercise 1 (cont.)
13:00 - 14:15 An Overview of Conflict Resolution Skills and Techniques
  • Personal reflection
  • Questioning, listening, empathy, body language and reframing
  • Power-based, rights-based and interest-based approaches
  • Conflict resolution options
14:15 - 14:30 Exercise 2
14:30 - 14:45 Break
14:45 - 15:30 Identity and Needs
15:30 - 16:00 Exercise 3
16:00 - 16:30 Conclusion
  • Summary
  • Round table
  • Workshop evaluation