Course Descriptions

__MSI/Canterbury | Personal Development
__Conflict Management


Target Population:
All Employees
Group Size: Up to 18 participants
Length of Program: Two Days
Course Format: Self-analysis; composite analysis by others ... Sequential skill development ... "How-to" techniques ... Group discussion ... Work-related exercises, case studies and role plays ... Action planning

The Need
When handled appropriately, conflict can be a positive, growth-oriented force. But empowerment, re-organizations, global marketing efforts, and increased competition are all expanding the potential for "damaging" conflict. Ineffective conflict management demoralizes individuals and hurts productivity.

Objectives
 • To improve overall conflict management skills and techniques
 • To increase understanding of the sources of conflict
 • To identify the results of effective and ineffective conflict management
 • To assess participants' predominant approaches to conflict management
 • To develop practical strategies for dealing with conflict

Program Content
 • The importance of understanding perceptual differences in conflict
 • The cost of conflict: Personal and organizational
 • Sources of conflict
 • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) - a determinant of participants' preferences for     receiving/processing information
 • The variables that influence the acceptance of your position
 • Presenting your case: How to organize your proposal
 • Conflict Management Styles: Advantages and disadvantages
 • Factors in selecting the appropriate style
 • Approaches to conflict management: Assessments by self and others
 • Specific individual action plans to reduce incongruities

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