MODULE DESCRIPTION

 

Differences are inevitable in an organisation having members with different experiences, attitudes and expectations. However, some conflicts can support organizational goals. Indeed, too little conflict may lead to apathy, lack of creativity, indecision and missed-out deadlines. Clashes of ideas about tasks also help in choosing better tasks and projects. These are ‘functional conflicts’.

 

The most difficult conflicts are those arising out of value differences. The key issue is to understand the real cause of the differences. Every resolution of a conflict can also feed a new conflict in a group. It is, therefore, useful to see conflicts as a series of expressions of existing differences within a group, having some links to each other. How organisations deal with conflicts largely affects the efficiency level of its functioning on the entire value chain. This module analyses the root causes of conflict and systems to manage effective communication in organisations.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

 

By the end of the Module, participants will be able to:

Knowledge:

• Distinguish between conflict and conflict management

• Describe how people respond to conflict

• Explain the benefits of engaging in conflict

• Describe the processes of conflict resolution

Competencies:

• Apply conflict resolution tactics with internal and external customers

• Demonstrate different modes of dealing with conflict

• Practise negotiation skills to handling conflict resolution

• Practise coaching in conflict situations

Mindset:

• Defend conflict as a driver for growth

• Explain the link between culture and conflict resolution

 

METHODOLOGY

 

Interactive discussions, practical exercises and case studies

 

PARTICIPANTS

 

• Hospitality executives from supervisors to general managers and above

• Executives leading teams and departments

 

MODULE LEADER