Advanced Conflict Management and Resolution Training for Project Professionals

Course Fee:

₦300,000.00

Course Overview

Objective:
• Develop a deep understanding of conflict dynamics in project environments
• Learn effective strategies and techniques for managing and resolving conflicts
• Enhance communication and negotiation skills to facilitate conflict resolution
• Build skills to create and maintain a positive and collaborative project atmosphere
• Empower project professionals to handle conflicts constructively and maintain project progress
Course Content:
Understanding Conflict in Project Environments
• Nature and sources of conflict in projects
• Types of conflicts: task, relationship, and process conflicts
• Stages of conflict development and escalation
Conflict Management Styles and Approaches
• Overview of different conflict management styles (e.g., avoiding, accommodating, competing, compromising, collaborating)
• Identifying your conflict management style
• Adapting conflict management styles to different situations
Effective Communication in Conflict Resolution
• Importance of active listening and empathy
• Techniques for clear and assertive communication
• Managing emotional responses and staying calm under pressure
Negotiation Skills for Conflict Resolution
• Principles of effective negotiation
• Strategies for win-win negotiations
• Handling difficult negotiations and reaching mutually beneficial agreements
Mediation and Facilitation Techniques
• Role of a mediator in conflict resolution
• Steps in the mediation process
• Facilitating group discussions to resolve conflicts
Building Collaborative Project Teams
• Fostering a culture of collaboration and trust
• Strategies for preventing conflicts through team building
• Encouraging open communication and feedback
Conflict Resolution Tools and Techniques
• Using conflict resolution frameworks and models (e.g., Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument, Interest-Based Relational Approach)
• Applying problem-solving techniques to resolve conflicts
• Leveraging technology for conflict management (e.g., collaborative software)
Case Studies and Practical Applications
• Analyzing real-world conflict scenarios in projects
• Applying conflict resolution techniques to case studies
• Reflecting on personal experiences and lessons learned
Creating a Conflict Management Plan
• Developing a proactive conflict management plan for projects
• Identifying potential conflict triggers and mitigation strategies
• Implementing and monitoring the conflict management plan
Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.