COMMUNICATING TO RESOLVE CONFLICT (G054)

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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.

Moreover, it also features a step-by-step process to help you deal with conflict based on mutual interests.

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

Agenda

 

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Introduction

  • Introductions and expectations of participants
  • Workshop objectives

9:15 - 10:30 AM

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 AM

Break

10:45 - 11:15 AM

The various types of conflicts

  • Interest-based
  • Identity-based
  • Task-based
  • Relational

11:15 - 11:45 AM

An overview of conflict resolution approaches

  • Conflict management styles
  • Styles characteristics

11:45 - 12:00 PM

Exercise 1

12:00 - 12:45 PM

Lunch

12:45 - 13:00 PM

Exercise 1 (cont.)

13:00 - 14:15 PM

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 PM

Exercise 2

14:30 - 14:45 PM

Break

14:45 - 15:30 PM

Identity and needs

15:30 - 16:00 PM

Exercise 3

16:00 - 16:30 PM

Conclusion

  • Summary
  • Round table
  • Workshop evaluation
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Instructor

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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When, Where How much?

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Suite 205, 223 Colonnade Road
South, Ottawa

$ 675 (+ tax)

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The Centre for Excellence in Communications
Suite 214,
223 Colonnade Rd South
Ottawa, Ontario,
K2E 7K3

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By telephone

(613) 233 2175

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(613) 233 7617

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Testimonials

"The instructor knows his stuff, is well organized and creates a very good learning atmosphere"

"Well organized and easy to use materials and resources "

"The smaller group was a real plus, especially when dealing with this kind of subject matter"