Conflict Management & Resolution
| Location | Duration | Kenyan Cost | Non-Kenyan Cost | Upcoming Schedules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi, Kenya | 5 Days | KES 100,000 | USD 1,300 |
| Location | Duration | Non-Kenyan Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | 5 Days | USD 550 |
| Register |
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Conflict Management & Resolution
About the Course
This course equips professionals and leaders with the knowledge and practical skills to identify,
manage, and resolve conflict constructively in the workplace. Participants will explore the root
causes of conflict, examine different conflict styles, and develop a toolkit of strategies for de-
escalating tensions, facilitating resolution, and restoring productive working relationships.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to approach conflict with confidence,
composure, and the ability to turn difficult situations into opportunities for growth.
Target Participants
- ● Managers and team leaders
- ● HR professionals and employee relations specialists
- ● Customer service and frontline staff
- ● Legal and compliance professionals
- ● Team members in high-pressure or diverse work environments
- ● Anyone who regularly navigates interpersonal tension at work
What You Will Learn
- ● Understand the nature, causes, and types of workplace conflict
- ● Identify your personal conflict style and its impact
- ● Apply frameworks for analysing and approaching conflict situations
- ● De-escalate tense situations effectively
- ● Facilitate difficult conversations and mediation processes
- ● Negotiate win-win outcomes in conflict situations
- ● Manage conflict within teams and between departments
- ● Handle aggressive, passive-aggressive, and difficult behaviours.
- ● Apply emotional intelligence in conflict situations
- ● Build a culture that addresses conflict early and constructively
Course Duration
- ● Face-to-face workshops: 5 days
- ● Virtual Training: 7 days
- ● LMS: Self-paced learning
Course Outline
Understanding Conflict in the Workplace
- ● What is conflict and why it occurs
- ● Types and levels of conflict: interpersonal, team, and organisational
- ● The conflict escalation curve
- ● Positive and negative outcomes of conflict
- ● The manager's role in conflict management
Conflict Styles and Self-Awareness
- ● The Thomas-Kilmann conflict mode instrument
- ● Five conflict styles: competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, accommodating
- ● Understanding your default conflict style
- ● Adapting your style to different situations
- ● The impact of personality and culture on conflict
Communication and De-escalation Skills
- ● Active listening in conflict situations
- ● Non-violent communication (NVC) principles
- ● De-escalation techniques and language
- ● Managing your own emotions under pressure
- ● Asking questions that open dialogue
Mediation and Facilitated Resolution
- ● What is mediation and when to use it
- ● The mediation process: stages and techniques
- ● The role of the mediator in workplace conflict
- ● Facilitating difficult conversations between parties
- ● Documenting and following up on resolutions
Negotiation and Win-Win Outcomes
- ● Principles of interest-based negotiation
- ● Separating positions from interests
- ● Finding common ground and creative solutions
- ● Managing power imbalances in negotiation
- ● Reaching and sustaining agreements
Building a Conflict-Resilient Culture
- ● Early intervention and conflict prevention strategies
- ● Creating psychological safety for open dialogue
- ● HR policies that support constructive conflict resolution
- ● Training teams to handle conflict independently
- ● Reviewing and improving conflict management practices
Training Approach
This course will be delivered through a coaching-first approach that goes beyond traditional
instruction. Whether in our Nairobi classroom, live virtual cohorts, or through our White Label
LMS, participants engage in a safe and nonjudgmental learning environment designed for
meaningful transformation.
We focus on the individual behind the professional title, connecting with the heart before
training the mind. This approach encourages reflection, practical application, and deeper
engagement, ensuring that learning is not only understood but also internalized and applied with
confidence.
Certification
Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course, recognizing their
knowledge and practical competence.
Customized Training Solutions
This course can also be delivered as a tailor-made program, designed to address the specific
needs, priorities, and operational challenges of your organization.