Conflict Resolution Skills
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Conflict Resolution Skills
This course is part of Conflict Management Specialization
Instructor: Najla DeBow
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What you'll learn
Master communication strategies for effective conflict resolution.
Develop negotiation and mediation techniques to achieve positive outcomes.
Learn to identify and address the root causes of workplace conflicts.
Build a practical conflict management plan for real-world application.
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course is designed for professionals, managers, and individuals seeking to enhance their interpersonal and leadership skills. Resolving conflict in a positive manner is a critical skill that can be developed and practiced. Understanding how to listen effectively and deploy strategic communication tactics is key to achieving positive resolutions. You will examine advanced listening skills, appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication strategies, and learn to assemble a comprehensive conflict management plan.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. Apply active listening and strategic communication skills to de-escalate conflicts. 2. Develop effective negotiation and mediation tactics for diverse situations. 3. Create a practical conflict management plan to foster positive outcomes. To be successful in this course, a basic understanding of workplace dynamics is recommended, though no specific prior experience in conflict resolution is required.
In this module, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of conflict resolution and the critical role communication plays in resolving disagreements effectively. You will explore how your personal communication and listening style influences the way you approach conflict situations. The module focuses on developing active listening skills, a key technique for understanding different perspectives and reducing misunderstandings. Through lessons, case studies, and expert interviews, you will learn how to recognize conflict early, determine when intervention is appropriate, and explore different approaches to managing conflict in workplace situations. By the end of this module, you will have a strong foundation in communication strategies and active listening techniques that support constructive and positive conflict resolution.
What's included
10 videos2 readings2 assignments
10 videosβ’Total 34 minutes
- Welcome Videoβ’3 minutes
- Active Listening Skills Lesson 1β’1 minute
- Active Listening Skills Lesson 2β’5 minutes
- Case Study: Knowing When to Interveneβ’1 minute
- Case Study: Using Active Listening Skillsβ’2 minutes
- Case Study: Managing Conflictβ’2 minutes
- Book Review: MGMTβ’2 minutes
- Interview with Julie Espy β’7 minutes
- Interview with Patrick Goughβ’8 minutes
- Active Listening Skills Debriefβ’4 minutes
2 readingsβ’Total 20 minutes
- Course Overviewβ’10 minutes
- About our Guest Speakersβ’10 minutes
2 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Active Listening and Conflict Approachesβ’30 minutes
- Active Listening and Conflict Managementβ’30 minutes
In this module, we'll dive into the Collaborative Solution, one of the powerful conflict approaches you've already explored. You'll learn how to effectively gather facts and set a constructive stage for collaboration, ensuring all voices are heard. By the end, you'll be able to initiate collaborative discussions with confidence. Tip: Focus on understanding diverse perspectives to maximize your learning!
What's included
9 videos3 assignments
9 videosβ’Total 27 minutes
- Communication Problemsβ’4 minutes
- Solid Communicationβ’1 minute
- Case Study: Communication Issuesβ’1 minute
- Case Study: Getting to Collaboration β’2 minutes
- Case Study: Communicating and Understanding β’2 minutes
- Book Review: Now, Discover Your Strengths β’4 minutes
- Resource: Conflict Mode Instrumentβ’2 minutes
- Communication Problems and Skills Debrief β’5 minutes
- Interview with Karen Kayeβ’6 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 75 minutes
- Communication Problems and Skillsβ’30 minutes
- Communication and Collaborative Conflict Resolutionβ’15 minutes
- Conflict Resolution Skillsβ’30 minutes
Ready to deepen your conflict resolution expertise? In this module, we'll precisely define 'position' and 'interest' within conflict scenarios, highlighting why shifting from one to the other is crucial for lasting solutions. You'll then learn to craft a robust action plan, guiding you toward mutually agreed-upon outcomes. By the end, you'll be able to design effective strategies for complex disagreements. Tip: Think about a past conflict and how identifying interests could have changed the outcome!
What's included
9 videos3 assignments
9 videosβ’Total 33 minutes
- Useable Plan Lesson 1β’2 minutes
- Useable Plan Lesson 2β’3 minutes
- Case Study: Tension Between Employeesβ’2 minutes
- Case Study: Facilitating a Meeting for Resolution β’2 minutes
- Case Study: Establishing Ground Rulesβ’3 minutes
- Book Review: Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Developmentβ’3 minutes
- Resource: Additional Case Studiesβ’3 minutes
- Interview with Joseph Chatelleβ’8 minutes
- Usable Plan Debrief β’7 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 75 minutes
- Developing Conflict Management Plansβ’30 minutes
- Developing Conflict Management Plansβ’15 minutes
- Reaching a Collaborative Solutionβ’30 minutes
Congratulations on completing the course! In this final module, we'll reflect on your journey and consolidate the powerful conflict resolution skills you've gained. You'll review key strategies for communication, negotiation, and problem-solving, preparing you to confidently apply them in any setting. By the end, you'll be ready to transform conflicts into opportunities for growth. Tip: Consider how you'll integrate these new skills into your professional and personal life!
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- End of Course Video β’1 minute
1 readingβ’Total 10 minutes
- Message from UCI Extensionβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 30 minutes
- Applying Conflict Resolution Skillsβ’30 minutes
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Reviewed on Apr 19, 2020
All the concepts of active listening skills, communication, approaches to resolve conflicts and arriving at a collaborative solution explained very well with personal examples and interviews.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024
In my opinion It's a very interesting and useful course. I liked the way it was structured, it was very clear, they gave good examples.
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2018
Great content and real world examples. Definitely a must take class for anyone interested in solving problems effectively.
Frequently asked questions
You'll learn how to handle conflict more effectively by listening well, communicating clearly, and choosing responses that reduce escalation. It starts with recognizing conflict and understanding communication styles, then builds into collaborative problem-solving and creating a conflict management plan. Through case studies, you'll practice deciding when to intervene and how to guide a discussion back toward facts, respect, and workable next steps.
No, you don't need prior conflict resolution experience. A basic understanding of workplace dynamics is recommended because many examples involve coworkers, managers, meetings, and team disagreements. The course goes straight into applying communication tactics, so it helps if those situations already feel familiar.
Yes, if you're new to formal conflict resolution but already have some familiarity with workplace situations. The course begins with core skills like active listening and communication before moving into negotiation, mediation, and planning through guided examples. It may feel less immediately relevant if you haven't had much exposure to team or manager-employee dynamics.
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