Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution


Conflict is a natural part of working with others, but it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. In this course, you’ll learn how to manage conflict calmly and constructively, using communication and negotiation skills that turn tension into understanding.

You will explore practical ways to find common ground and build stronger, more respectful working relationships.

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What to expect

Conflict happens in every workplace, but how you respond makes all the difference. This course helps you recognise what drives conflict and how it affects people and teams.

You will explore positive and negative approaches to managing disagreements and learn practical strategies for communication, negotiation and influence. Through discussion and reflection, you’ll build the confidence to handle conflict calmly and reach constructive outcomes.

Is this course for you


This course is designed for individuals who want to respond to conflict situations with greater confidence and effectiveness. It is suited to managers, project managers, supervisors, and HR professionals who are responsible for navigating challenging conversations and maintaining productive working relationships.

This course is suited to individuals who want to:

  • respond constructively to conflict in the workplace

  • manage challenging conversations with confidence and professionalism

  • apply practical strategies to resolve and de-escalate conflict

  • support positive and respectful working relationships

What you will explore

During this training course, you will develop the skills to understand, navigate and resolve workplace conflict constructively. The course focuses on building self-awareness, strengthening communication techniques and applying practical strategies to manage disagreements in a way that supports positive relationships and fair, sustainable outcomes.

By the end of this training course, you should be able to:

  • Understand what conflict is and how to manage it effectively

  • Recognise how personal values, viewpoints and styles influence your response to conflict

  • Analyse the needs of each party to resolve disagreements flexibly and fairly

  • Apply active listening and questioning techniques to negotiate effectively

  • Use positive influence techniques to create mutually beneficial outcomes

Where this course can take you


During this training course, you will explore the nature and impact of conflict in both workplace and personal settings, gaining insight into common causes and how to identify them early. You will examine different conflict management styles and how they influence outcomes, building awareness of more effective ways to respond to challenging situations.

The course develops practical skills in communication, including active listening and purposeful questioning, to support constructive dialogue. You will learn strategies for managing emotions and maintaining composure, along with negotiation and influencing techniques that help create win–win outcomes and strengthen working relationships.

 

 

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