LEAD016
The Gift of Conflict for Leaders
Many leaders avoid conflict because they lack the skills to navigate it well, missing opportunities for better decision-making and growth. In this course, you'll explore your personal relationship with conflict and understand why your brain resists it. You'll learn to shift into wisdom and calm presence and gain practical communication skills for turning difficult conversations into moments of mutual understanding. You'll leave viewing conflict as a gift that builds trust and strengthens working relationships.
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Overview
Location: Online
Duration: Two mornings
Tuition: $395 plus GST
Upcoming Offerings
- Thu, Jun 11, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Fri, Jun 12, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
Kathryn Thomson
What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Reflect on your personal approach to conflict and recognize growth opportunities
- Explain the neuroscience of avoiding conflict
- Identify strategies to address conflict avoidance
- Stay grounded and intentional when tensions arise with colleagues
- Apply key communication skills to maintain connection even when you disagree
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Readings, seminar-style discussions, small group activities, and hands-on practice
- This course is assessed on a competency-based scale of Pass or Fail. Read more here.
Learning Materials
No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.