caaws.ca Participant Introductions Worksheet #1

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caaws.ca Today’s Agenda Sources of Conflict Conflict Escalation 5 Conflict Management Styles Tips for Being More Effective

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caaws.ca “Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.” Max Lucade

caaws.ca Upstream Prevention

caaws.ca Sources of Conflict Worksheet #2

caaws.ca Costs of Unresolved Conflict Worksheet #3

caaws.ca Risk of Not Addressing Conflict

caaws.ca Leaders Talk Edward Muzio, CEO Group Harmonics How the Ladder of Inference creates bad judgement

caaws.ca Ladder of Inference Worksheet #4

caaws.ca Conflict Management Styles Brief assessment Review 5 styles Discussion on Styles: –When to use each style –Advantages –Cautions

caaws.ca Self Assessment Worksheet #5

caaws.ca Conflict Management Styles

caaws.ca Conflict Management Styles Avoiding Unassertive Uncooperative Does not address the conflict A Diplomatic sidestep Postponing an issue Withdrawing

caaws.ca Conflict Management Styles Accommodating Unassertive Cooperative Neglects own concerns to satisfy the other person Could be: –Selfless generosity –Obeying an order –Yielding to a point of voice

caaws.ca Conflict Management Styles Competing Assertive Uncooperative Power-oriented Uses power to “win”

caaws.ca Conflict Management Styles Compromising Somewhat assertive Somewhat cooperative More expedient Some exploration of options Splitting the difference Middle ground

caaws.ca Conflict Management Styles Collaborating Assertive Cooperative A collective solution Creative problem solving Exploring options

caaws.ca Styles Discussion Worksheet #6 a)Advantages b)Disadvantages c)Best time to use the style d)Working with other styles

caaws.ca What the Experts Say Worksheet #7 “Having a productive disagreement starts with your mindset. Assume you have something to learn, assume there is a more creative solution.” Jeff Weiss, co-author of conflict article for Harvard Business Review “Expect to invest time and thought.” Judith White, Tuck School of Business

caaws.ca Next Steps Workshop Evaluation Other resources? CAAWS eNews

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