Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: An Introduction to Conflict Resolution
- What is Conflict?
- What is Conflict Resolution?
- Understanding the Conflict Resolution Process
Module Three: The Thomas-Kilmann Instrument
- Collaborating
- Competing
- Compromising
- Accommodating
- Avoiding
Module Four: Creating an Effective Atmosphere
- Neutralizing Emotions
- Setting Ground Rules
- Choosing the Time and Place
Module Five: Creating Mutual Understanding
- What Do I Want?
- What Do They Want?
- What Do We Want?
Module Six: Focusing on Individual Needs
- Finding Common Ground
- Building Positive Energy and Goodwill
- Strengthening Your Partnership
Module Seven: Getting to the Root Cause
- Examining Root Causes
- Creating a Cause and Effect Diagram
- The Importance of Forgiveness
- Identifying the Benefits of Resolution
Module Eight: Generating Options
- Generate, Don't Evaluate
- Creating Mutual Gain Options and Multiple Option Solutions
- Digging Deeper into Your Options
Module Nine: Building a Solution
- Creating Criteria
- Creating a Shortlist
- Choosing a Solutions
- Building a Plan
Module Ten: the Short Version of the Process
- Evaluating the Situation
- Choosing Your Steps
- Creating an Action Plan
- Using Individual Process Steps
Module Eleven: Additional Tools
- Stress and Anger Management Techniques
- The Agreement Frame
- Asking Open Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations