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Purpose
The purpose of the module is to
introduce Front Line Leaders
to conflict management
communication skills in order to
productively, cooperatively, and
respectfully diffuse and resolve
conflicts in the workplace.
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Target Outcomes
Identify and discuss causes of workplace conflict
Identify Triggers and Increase Emotional Awareness
Practice (5) Steps for Managing Conflict in the workplace
Create a Managing Conflict Action Plan
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What is Conflict?
Conflict is a disagreement or
misunderstanding between
two or more people.
Conflicts occurs when people
perceive their needs,
interests or concerns will
not be met, as a result of the
disagreement.
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Workplace Conflict
Direct- With another
Between Others
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Causes of Workplace Conflict
Lack of Emotional Awareness
Different Values &
Perceptions
Lack of Information, Facts
Lack of Trust & Respect
Lack of Resources
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Not all Conflict is Bad
Conflict can:
Help raise and address problems
Produce new ideas and
improvements
Produces positive behavior
changes
Foster unity and understanding
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Emotional Awareness
I feel stressed when. . .
I get irritated when . . .
I get angry when. . .
When someone yells at me, I
feel. . .
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Triggers- Hot Buttons
Hot buttons are
events, words, phrases
or situations that trigger
a negative emotional
reaction.
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Manage Your Hot Buttons
A.C.T.S.
Acknowledge the Triggers
Count
Take Deep Breaths
Self Care- Smile
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Manage Your Hot Buttons- A.C.T.S.
“Practice
‘till you make it!”
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Causes of Workplace Conflict
Lack of Emotional Awareness
Different Values &
Perceptions
Lack of Information, Facts
Lack of Trust & Respect
Lack of Resources
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Managing Conflict- 5 steps
1 Separate the person from the issue
2 Explore the issue from both perspectives
3 Listen with respect and respond with CARE
4 Collaborate on a mutually agreeable solution
5 Take responsibility to implement solution
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Mediating Conflict
To intervene and
resolve a conflict
between others in the
workplace
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Mediating Conflict
Two of your operators
are arguing about break
time.
Sharon is angry that
Darrin continues to take
longer than allowed
lunch breaks.
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Managing Conflict
Don’t’ be afraid of
opposition.
Remember, a kite rises
against, not with the wind.
- Hamilton Wright Mabie
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Take Aways!
Module Review: Managing Conflict & Difficult
Conversations
Causes of Workplace Conflict
Benefits of Conflict
Emotional Awareness and Triggers
5-Steps to Managing Conflict
Managing Conflict Action Plan