General Professional Development

Courses (12)Bundled Courses (2)

Ideal for the professional to enhance existing skills or learn new skills.

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Introduction to Conflict Dynamics

This is the base course in the field of dispute prevention and resolution and will include basic instruction in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and the dynamics of conflict. It examines the nature of disputes and the multiple sectors within which conflict occurs. This course will offer an introduction into the techniques that are available in dispute resolution skill learning.

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After completion of this course, you will:

  • Understand conflict and its sources
  • Have a basic awareness of conflict handling
  • Apply skills and techniques to better prevent, manage, or resolve day to day conflicts

Workplace Dispute Resolution

As today’s workplace continues to change and become more diverse, rules of conduct and how to resolve conflict become increasingly more important as a business and management strategy. This course will cover specific skills and techniques to be used to manage and prevent workplace disputes.

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After completion of this course, you will:

  • Develop an understanding of the dynamics of work groups and the processes of conflict within them
  • Develop skills to deal constructively with workplace conflict
  • Know how to analyze problems and conflict situations in the workplace to reach a resolution

Introduction to Cross-Cultural Dispute Resolution

This course surveys the special characteristics of conflicts that are based on religion, ethnic, national, generational, or racial identity. Particular emphasis is placed on diversity and cross-cultural negotiations and mediations.  Substantial cultural data will be provided to assist in resolving conflicts in an ever-increasing global environment.

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After completion of this course, you will:

  • Have gained knowledge regarding cultural and inter-group differences
  • Have an understanding of cultural differences in attitudes towards conflict and racial and ethnic tension
  • Know practical skills to become more effective conflict resolvers among individual and collective oriented cultures

Diversity

The world is not limited to your small living and working sectors.  Instead, it has become a global environment. In order to succeed personally and professionally, it is important to have a sound background in different cultures, communication needs, and how to resolve conflict among differing cultures. You will also be afforded tips for conducting business or traveling among different cultures.

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After completion of this course, you will:

  • Know strategies for dealing with the emotional component of conflict among different cultures
  • Be able to define effective communication techniques in differing cultures
  • Know how to turn conflict into collaboration among cultures

Generational Communication Skills for the Workplace

Did you know that the Millenials are the fastest growing sector of the workforce today? If that is the case, then how can your baby boomer Manager learn to communicate with the rest of the team? This course will afford the student the skills to communicate more effectively with members of all generations. By learning effective communication skills between the generations, including how each generation views conflict, you will be able to more efficiently and effectively handle workplace disputes, as well as personal disputes.

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After completion of this course, you will:

  • Communicate more effectively with different generations
  • Learn skills for motivating members of different generations
  • Be able to resolve disputes among team members of different generations

The Gossip and Rumor Clinic

Rumors are one of the greatest causes of disharmony among employees.  They are particularly damaging to the climate and morale in the company. Rumors are started because they meet two basic human needs: (1) the need to explain events that are otherwise not understandable; and (2) the need to provide an emotional safety value for frustration or worries, or to feel self-important when there is a failure to recognize a person’s human qualities. This course will provide an introduction to learning key techniques in how to handle rumors and gossip in the workplace.

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After completion of this course, you will:

  • Understand the 3 primary reasons for rumors
  • Know how to address rumors and gossip in your workplace

Using Effective Communication Skills to Avoid Conflict

To effectively manage conflict, there is a need for effective communication skills. You will be equipped with the best communication practices in order to develop business communication as a method of conflict prevention and resolution. You will be able to make better choices in your day-to-day communication and communicate more effectively, leading to a conflict free business arena.

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After completion of this course, you will:

  • Be a better communicator, thereby avoiding conflict situations
  • Be able to make better business communication decisions
  • Know skills and techniques for selecting a communication format appropriate to the goal

Introduction to Team Building

This course will provide you with the skills and techniques needed to maximize the efficiency of the team, avoid conflict through prompt resolution of disputes, and gain a better understanding of the core concepts and values responsible for teams. This course is essential for any Manager or Supervisor leading a team through downsizing or change management.

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After completion of this course, you will:

  • Be able to work with the team and know their preferred style of dealing with conflict
  • Be ready to improve productivity and morale
  • Know skills and techniques to avoid the negative consequences of gossip

Promoting Accountability as a Manager

This course is designed for Managers/Supervisors/Team Leads. This course will offer skills and techniques for avoiding conflict among team members through enforcement of accountability principles. Course content will also help participants understand how their roles relate to the roles of other team members to increase effectiveness in various situations. Through the accountability principles and techniques offered in this course, there will be fewer misunderstandings resulting from role conflict or role ambiguity.

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After completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Know skills and techniques for understanding role ambiguity
  • Understand the extent someone is held accountable for their individual role
  • Know how to resolve conflict by using accountability principles and techniques

How to Have Difficult Conversations

Whether you need to have a conversation with a subordinate, or having difficulty communicating in your personal life, this course will present you with skills to assist in having that difficult conversation you have been dreading. This course will examine how to handle and conduct difficult conversations; how to transform the negatives of “anger” to the positives of an agreement; practicing communication styles; and using role plays for learning effective communicating skills.

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After completion of this course, you will:

  • Know how to get to “yes” by saying “no”
  • Be able to identify which approach is best in different situations
  • Apply techniques and practical tools for transforming negative conversations into positive conversations