CFL 130 - Managing Conflict Dynamics in Teams
Course Description
Discover the power of harmonious collaboration. Develop your ability to effectively manage and transform team conflicts into catalysts for growth and success.
Teams are composed of people with various personality traits and unique motivations. Alterations in the composition of even one member can transform the entire group dynamic. Harness the power of your team's diverse motivations and ensure effective performance by addressing clashes among team members and taking immediate action while maintaining a positive work environment.
By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Identify symptoms of team conflict and define the source of conflict and the role each member plays in the scenario
- Identify communication barriers and conflict styles to gain self-awareness of your own conflict style and that of others, enabling effective management of conflicts through constructive approaches
- Employ an unbiased approach while communicating to avoid stereotyping and maintain professionalism and transparency during the conflict resolution process
- Outline how emotional intelligence plays a role in the process of conflict resolution and develop a deeper understanding of one's own emotions, triggers, and responses in conflict situations which will enable them to manage emotions effectively
- Illustrate how to develop communication lines between team members to provide collective feedback
- Formulate personalized strategies to navigate conflict effectively and coach individuals and teams while promoting positive work culture by endorsing inclusivity and cultural sensitivity
Topics of Instruction
- Group dynamics
- Communication gaps
- Emotional Intelligence: empathizing, reflecting emotions
- Intercultural competencies
- Encouraging constructive feedback
Applies Towards the Following Program(s)
- Workplace Conflict Management Certificate : Required courses