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Conflict Management Strategies

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

19 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

What you'll learn

  • Spot early signs of conflict before they escalate

  • Apply proven techniques to resolve disputes quickly

  • Keep relationships strong even in disagreement

  • Turn conflicts into opportunities for better collaboration

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8 assignments

Taught in English
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There are 2 modules in this course

Every workplace has conflict, but in the hands of a skilled professional, it becomes a powerful tool for growth. Disagreements can spark fresh ideas, strengthen relationships, and improve teamworkβ€”if you know how to manage them well. This course shows you exactly how.

You'll begin by learning about the underlying causes of workplace conflict, why good conflict resolution is vital, and how strong leadership can transform stressful situations into turning points. The Conflict Iceberg Theory teaches you how to manage emotional triggers, spot early warning signals, and uncover buried difficulties. You'll learn battle-tested frameworks like Glasl's Conflict Escalation Model, de-escalation strategies, and the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model to help you determine the best strategy in each situation. Along the process, you'll improve your emotional intelligence, communication skills, and learn how to use feedbackβ€”and even humorβ€”to ease tensions. By the end of this Conflict Management training, you'll have the skills, methods, and confidence to resolve conflicts with empathy and authority, turning conflict into a competitive advantage. Enroll now to lead every resolution with clarity and effect.

This module introduces the foundations of workplace conflict, its causes, and the critical role leadership plays in conflict prevention. Learners will explore practical approaches to identifying, understanding, and managing conflict effectively in professional settings.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosβ€’Total 18 minutes
  • Welcome to the Courseβ€’2 minutes
  • Course Introductionβ€’2 minutes
  • Learning Objectivesβ€’1 minute
  • Understanding Conflictsβ€’4 minutes
  • Importance of Managing Conflictsβ€’2 minutes
  • Learning Objectivesβ€’1 minute
  • Role of Leadership in Conflict Managementβ€’4 minutes
  • Reasons for Conflict in Workplaceβ€’2 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Cracking the Code of Workplace Conflictβ€’15 minutes
  • Leadership and Conflict Preventionβ€’15 minutes
  • Cracking the Code of Workplace Conflictβ€’15 minutes
  • Leadership and Conflict Preventionβ€’15 minutes

This module delves into the psychology of conflict escalation and de-escalation, offering proven models and emotional intelligence strategies. Learners will gain practical tools and communication techniques to resolve conflicts constructively and confidently.

What's included

13 videos4 assignments

13 videosβ€’Total 38 minutes
  • Learning Objectivesβ€’2 minutes
  • Managing Emotional Triggers to Prevent Conflict Escalationβ€’3 minutes
  • The Conflict Iceberg Theoryβ€’4 minutes
  • Glasl's Model of Conflict Escalationβ€’4 minutes
  • Model of De- escalationβ€’2 minutes
  • Role of EI in Conflict Managementβ€’2 minutes
  • Learning Objectivesβ€’1 minute
  • Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Modelβ€’3 minutes
  • Communication Skills Required In Resolving Conflicts Effectivelyβ€’2 minutes
  • Using Feedback to Defuse Conflictβ€’6 minutes
  • Disarming Conflict with Humor: When and How to Use Itβ€’5 minutes
  • Course Summaryβ€’2 minutes
  • Course Completionβ€’2 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Understanding and Managing Conflict: Emotional Triggers and the Iceberg Theoryβ€’15 minutes
  • Effective Conflict Resolution: Applying the Thomas-Kilmann Model and Key Communication Skillsβ€’15 minutes
  • The Psychology and Progression of Conflictβ€’15 minutes
  • Conflict Resolution techniques and Communication Skillsβ€’15 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

To successfully settle conflicts, conflict management involves figuring out what starts the conflicts, what makes people feel bad, how to communicate and get feedback, and using structured models like Thomas-Kilmann or Glasl's model.

This Conflict Management training is designed for working professionals at all career levels who wish to improve their confidence, clarity, and communication skills in order to handle and resolve workplace issues effectively.

You'll be prepared to detect emotional triggers, de-escalate stressful situations, use models such as the Conflict Iceberg, Glasl's Escalation Model, and Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model, and direct disagreements toward constructive settlement.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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