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.
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
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
Influence is a key part of getting things done at work. In this course, you’ll learn how to communicate with purpose, gain support for your ideas and find solutions that work for everyone.
You will explore practical techniques to build trust, adapt your approach and achieve positive outcomes through authentic, respectful influence.
Some conversations can change results, relationships and culture. This course, based on the award-winning Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue framework, helps you handle high-stakes discussions with confidence and respect.
You will learn how to stay calm, speak honestly and listen openly so you can build trust, reach alignment and achieve stronger outcomes together.
Successful negotiation is built on preparation, awareness and communication. In this course, you’ll learn how to plan and manage negotiations that achieve positive results for everyone involved.
You’ll explore proven techniques for understanding interests, navigating each phase of the process and building solutions that strengthen relationships and deliver lasting outcomes.
Clear, confident communication can strengthen your impact and ensure your ideas are heard. This course supports women to express themselves with authenticity and authority, handle interruptions or bias with composure and communicate assertively in different contexts.
You will refine your presence and approach to achieve clarity, balance and influence in every conversation.