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

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Start DateThu, Jun 11, 2026
Schedule
  • 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)
LocationOnline
Cost$395.00
Seats Available24
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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.