Workplace Conflict Management Course

Join managers and supervisors in a weekly confidential cohort.  Participants receive support and insight into their workplace dilemmas and utilize the case study model in an interactive and participatory process. 

This 10-session course uses the book:  Conflict Management in the Workplace: How to manage disagreements and develop trust and understanding by Shay and Margaret McConnon.

Session will be held by Zoom video conferencing and in partnership with the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce. The course will be facilitated by Sara Barnes, MVMP Lead Mediator.

Fall/Winter 2024 – 10 sessions

 Dates: 10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, *, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18
Wednesdays
9 - 10:30 AM
1.5 hours 		Topic and Chapter and Case study participant Core terms & Skills
Session One
October 9, 2024		 Intro to Conflict Management in the Workplace
Planning together for the Cohort 		• Conflict
• Win-win
Session Two
October 16, 2024		 Conflict as Learning
Chapter One: How the View Explains our Differences 		• Perspective
• Self Awareness
Session Three
October 23, 2024		 Conflict as Opportunity for Growth
Chapter Two: Differences in Personality Types 		• Neutrality
• Mutuality
Session Four
October 30, 2024		 The Inevitability of Conflict
Chapter Three: Fight the Difference or Celebrate it? 		• Conflict Positive
• Goal Setting
Session Five
November 6, 2024		 Open, Wide Awake approach to conflict
Chapter Four: Are you Building a Bridge or a Barrier? 		• Collaboration
• Reframing
Session Six
November 13, 2024		We all can learn to manage our feelings
Chapter Five: Understand and Manage your Feelings 		• Emotional intelligence
• Limbic System
Session Seven
November 20, 2024		 Better negotiation leads to resolved conflicts
Video Ury: Updated negotiation for the 21st Century 		• Positions
• Interests/Needs
Session Eight
December 4, 2024		 Analyzing conflict, countering the avoidance tendency
Chapter Six: Develop Skills and Increase Your Choices 		• Active Listening
• Non-judgmental
Session Nine
December 11, 2024		 The conflict management flow, step by step
Chapter 7: Four Steps to Resolution 		• Self determination
• Open-ended questions
Session Ten
December 18, 2024		 Handle conflict or it will handle you
Chapter 8: Preventing Conflict 		• Culture
• Structures & Rituals

The cost for all 10 sessions is $500

The fee for the course is on a Sliding scale —we do not turn anyone away for financial reasons.

Scholarships are available, please send email to education@mvmediation.org for more information

Past participants in the Workplace Conflict Management course have stated that the training has helped them in their business and personal lives. The course provides great information in an enjoyable, interactive, collegial format.

Testimonials

“I was terrified when I came into the court. It seemed like the end of the world. Thanks to my compassionate and understanding mediators, I was able to have a productive conversation with someone I considered an adversary. I couldn’t believe we were able to work it out without going in front of a judge. Thank you MVMP.”

– Small Claims Client

“I was really not looking forward to mediation. But it turned turned out to be relatively pleasant. I really enjoyed working with the two of you. I plan to recommend mediation to others.”

– Divorce Client

“You brought us all together. It was awesome. I am so relieved. All our people felt uplifted, more united and part of a team. In particular one Board member said she felt she was taken care of with kindness and wisdom. We all know each other much better, have defined our work together and are in such better shape than we were when we started. Thank you MVMP.”

– Facilitation Client

“If you have the chance to do Conflict Coaching, DO IT! It was eye opening for me. My coach was kind, insightful and such a great listener. Most importantly, I learned so much about myself and about how I handle conflict. I now have a good, solid conflict management plan for the future.”

– Conflict Coaching Client

“It was valuable to help me handle a current conflict in my workplace. Putting a positive spin on conflict was an eye-opener for me. It gives me a structure to address problems. We had a very serious conflict at work recently so this is very important and relevant to me right now.”

– Workplace Conflict Management Services