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Conflict Be Gone! Navigating Difficult Conversations

What You'll Learn in Conflict Be Gone! Navigating Difficult Conversations

Course Length

6 hours (1 day)

Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate a confident approach to difficult conversations, balancing emotions and rationale 
  • Understand emotional triggers and how they affect behaviours 
  • Demonstrate skill in the way you communicate 
  • Apply techniques that lead to collaboration and build trust 
  • Learn productive problem-solving techniques 
  • Enhance communication awareness and interpretation 

Target Student

Everyone in the workplace who interacts in any way with others will have to deal with conflicts at some time. All employees and leaders must cope with this challenge, and all will benefit from learning and applying the strategies in this course. 

Leaders, managers, and their teams spend a significant amount of time handling conflicts in the workplace. Those in a leadership role will find this course particularly beneficial, as they will learn how to help themselves and others turn difficult situations into opportunities for growth. 

Course Outline

Conflict is a normal part of relationships. It’s not possible for everyone to agree on everything all the time, and to do so can squash creativity and innovation.  

In this hands-on course, participants will learn how to manage difficult interactions and aim for mutual respect and agreement. Participants will practice and understand how to navigate difficult conversations. By learning skills to navigate difficult conversations, you can communicate with confidence, seeking the win-win solution and keeping your personal and professional relationships strong. 


Section 1: Start with Creating Safety 

Different ways to open 

How to start a conversation without defensiveness  


Section 2: Communication Styles and Conflict Outcomes 

Identify your style and how you relate most often 

Help gain a better understanding of yourself and others 

Improve your communication with others who have different styles 


Section 3: Win-Win Intention 

Understand the value in one another’s goals 

How to collaboratively reach a resolution 

Mutual respect  


Section 4: Clues and Cues 

Learn to listen and look for what is and isn’t said 

How self-talk gets in our way 

How can you manage fight or flight? 


Section 5: Manage the Emotions and Motivations 

Listen for accuracy, not assumptions 

Ask open questions that explore and create dialogue 

Understand the different ways to use empathy 

Explore motivators and needs 


Section 6: Workshop Wrap-Up 

Ask questions and fill out an action plan 

Final skills review 

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Delivered by Great Canadian Training

Conflict Be Gone! Navigating Difficult Conversations

Upcoming Classes

All Public classes are held online
with a live instructor
Dates Price Qty
February 6, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$595.00 Online
April 29, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$595.00 Online
* Applicable taxes will be applied on checkout

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All of our courses include

PDF Reference Guide

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Certificate of Completion

Boost your credentials with a Certificate of Completion, confirming the skills you’ve acquired with us.


24/7 After-Training Support

Receive a 30-day after-training support voucher, offering assistance as you apply your new skills on the job. Need help with a specific step? We’re here to provide extra support and clarity even after you’ve left the class!


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Printed Reference Guide

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Extended After-Training Support

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Customized to meet your unique needs

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Access to your recorded session for 60 days

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