Course Length: 59 mins | Access Time: 6 months | Certificate of Completion: Yes
In the Midst of Battle
Conflict, in and of itself, is disruptive. It not only has the ability to rock the boat, but it can also make you feel as if you are caught in the same storm for a long time. Whether it’s big or small, conflict has the power to create chaos and leave destruction in its wake. Adding to the problem is that everyone deals with conflict in a different manner. Some run from it and others may seem like they thrive on it. It can be a recipe for disaster. Conflict can make you feel…
- High and intense amounts of stress
- Excluded and lonely
- Like you’re in a state of dread
- Exasperated and fatigued
- Desperate to end conflict but unsure of how to do so
- Caught between a rock and hard place
The Solution: Effectively Dealing With Workplace Conflict
The fact that conflict management and conflict resolution are common business terms should tell you that conflict within the workplace can be a pervasive issue. While the term conflict management focuses on mitigating the negative repercussions of the conflict, the term conflict resolution refers to a tactic that tries to end or resolve the conflict. Both approaches attempt to address the conflict because the effect that ongoing conflict has can spread like poison through an office. Stopping the spread is critical as conflict hinders productivity, team cohesion, and happiness at work.
The power of conflict is undeniable. So, what can you do? You can learn how to handle conflict effectively, thus stripping its power. That’s right – You can stop the spread of poison conflict can create quickly and efficiently. There are many benefits when conflict is managed positively. That means when you learn how to deal with conflict, you are able to make lemonade from lemons!
The Key Takeaways
The Effectively Dealing With Workplace Conflict Module will help you approach conflict the right way by both respecting its power and minimizing its negative effects. In fact, you’ll understand how to transform what was once productivity-sucking conflict into dynamic and powerful collaborations. You’ll be able to turn conflict’s innate power around and make it work for your company, not against it. That’s a huge payoff! You’ll walk away from this module with an understanding of how to:
- Understand what happens when conflict goes unaddressed
- Appreciate underlying issues and the nuances of conflict
- Identify the various types of conflict
- Use clear and honest language to communicate about conflict
- Employ effective strategies to manage and resolve conflict
- Pinpoint some of the root causes of conflict
What You Will Learn
This module will empower you to face conflict head on, because avoiding it only creates issues that fester and languish over time. Instead, you’ll understand that you can use your administrative skills to manage and, hopefully, resolve conflict. Many assistants don’t know that they already possess those skills, and often, it’s simply a matter of learning how to adapt them to different situations. In “Effectively Dealing With Workplace Conflict” Joan will cover:
- Utilizing the power of effective communication to avoid or mitigate conflict
- Employing your problem-solving skills to squash conflicts
- Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes in order to gain an appreciation of their perspective
Truly Transformational Education
A message from Office Dynamics Founder and CEO, Joan Burge:
I applaud your initiative, determination, and spirit of growth. You’re here, so you’re obviously eager to learn. Since 1990, I’ve worked hard to develop a huge library of resources so you can do just that. You will find educational resources ranging from downloadable eBooks to live virtual courses, conferences, on-demand courses, and more at https://officedynamics.com/ For a transformative investment, take a look at our Administrative Certification/Designation courses at https://officedynamics.com/administrative-certification-and-designation-courses/
