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Managing Conflict: Power through Influence

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Why Attend

If not managed properly, interpersonal issues and conflicts within a team can derail the best laid plans. In this training course you will learn how to resolve the most problematic situations using a variety of approaches and proven techniques. You will identify your preferred conflict resolution style and learn how to adapt it to tackle the situation you face. You will also learn about influencing skills and the bases of power, how to apply them and when. In this training course you will be equipped with the ability to diffuse conflicts and use them as a platform for positive change.

Course Methodology

The course uses a mix of interactive techniques, such as brief presentations by the consultant and participants, role plays (rehearsed and impromptu), playback of videotaped performances and individual and group feedback.

Target Audience

Business professionals who want to expand their conflict resolution skills, understand their own emotions and behaviors, and find productive ways to manage conflict with influence, even when authority is lacking.

Course Objectives


Define and understand the different sources of conflict

Identify personal conflict resolution styles

Apply influencing skills and explore relationships with others

Manage conflict in teams and engage in effective team problem solving

Use the different bases of power and change them according to the situation

Practice different strategies of winning the hearts and minds of people

Target Competencies


Proactive listening

Handling rejections

Leading others

Situation analysis

Problem solving

Self assessment

Sensitivity to others

Understanding motivational needs

Customer orientation

Course Outline


Definitions of conflict

Importance of teamwork

Thomas Kilmann conflict resolution mode instrument

Influence inventory (power bases)

Influencing others in a problem solving context

The art of changing hearts, minds and actions

Program Methodology


In person

Online