Course Overview
This course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and strategies needed to effectively navigate and resolve conflicts in various professional and personal settings. The course emphasizes the importance of negotiation as a tool for conflict resolution and teaches practical techniques for achieving win-win outcomes. Participants will explore the psychological, social, and strategic aspects of negotiation, learning how to manage emotions, understand different perspectives, and foster collaborative solutions.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Professionals involved in negotiations as part of their job roles.
- Managers and team leaders who need to resolve conflicts within teams.
- HR professionals responsible for handling workplace disputes.
- Legal professionals and consultants involved in mediation and dispute resolution.
- Individuals interested in enhancing their negotiation and conflict resolution skills for personal development.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and processes of effective negotiation.
- Identify and analyze the root causes of conflict in various scenarios.
- Develop and apply strategies for successful conflict resolution.
- Improve communication skills to facilitate negotiation and conflict management.
- Build long-lasting relationships through collaborative negotiation techniques.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Definition and types of negotiation
- Understanding conflict and its impact on relationships and organizations
- The role of negotiation in conflict resolution
- Key negotiation concepts: BATNA, ZOPA, and anchoring
- Assessing your negotiation style
Module 2: Negotiation Strategies and Techniques
- Distributive vs. integrative negotiation
- The negotiation process: preparation, discussion, bargaining, and closing
- Techniques for persuasive communication and influence
- Managing power dynamics in negotiations
- Developing a negotiation strategy and plan
Module 3: Conflict Resolution Frameworks
- Identifying sources of conflict: interpersonal, organizational, and cultural
- Conflict resolution styles: avoiding, accommodating, competing, compromising, and collaborating
- The role of emotions in conflict and negotiation
- Mediation and arbitration as conflict resolution tools
- Implementing conflict resolution frameworks in the workplace
Module 4: Communication Skills for Negotiation and Conflict Management
- Active listening and its importance in negotiation
- Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
- Questioning techniques to uncover interests and needs
- Managing difficult conversations and emotions
- Building rapport and trust in negotiation
Module 5: Practical Application and Case Studies
- Role-playing exercises to practice negotiation scenarios
- Case studies on successful and failed negotiations
- Developing personal action plans for real-world application
- Reflection and evaluation of negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
A certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
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