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The Art of Conflict Transformation

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Schedule

Tuesday–Wednesday, Dec. 7–8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Register through: December 06, 2021

All times shown in central time.

Fee

$565; gov't/nonprofit $465

Cancellation Policy

Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.

Summary

This class is offered in a 2-day, highly participatory live-online format.

Conflict is something most people want to avoid, yet it's a natural part of life. When approached with integrity, curiosity and compassion, conflict can open us to new possibilities and deepen our relationships. This workshop will help you embrace both-and thinking, transforming conflict into win-win solutions and conflict resolution. Discover how to increase your comfort in dealing with conflict, crucial conversations, and to build more trust and communication in relationships. 

Overview

What you will learn

  • How your history with conflict impacts your current responses to it
  • The four basic responses to conflict
  • A tool for checking out assumptions before they escalate into conflict
  • How to practice being grounded and centered in the midst of conflict
  • The differences between position statements and needs statements
  • How to clarify and express your underlying needs
  • How to use questions of inquiry to learn about others’ perspectives
  • How to generate win-win solutions

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Overview: Extra Information

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Continuing Studies is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.

Earn Continuing Education Hours

By participating in this class you will earn:

Instructional Hours 12
University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units 1.2
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Substance Abuse Counselors - Continuing Education Credit Hours 12
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Marriage and Family Therapists - Continuing Education Credit Hours 12

Explanation of Continuing Education Hours

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Contact Laura V. Page at laura.page@wisc.edu or 608-890-3627

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Meet your instructor(s)

Kathy Germann

(MA, The Ohio State University) has more than 35 years of experience teaching, consulting, facilitating, and coaching with more than 350 client groups across the country. She has served as an ad hoc instructor for UW-Madison for 29 years. Germann has taught on three college campuses and was an executive director in the nonprofit sector. She is known for her sense of humor and highly participatory teaching style.

Aaric Guerriero

(MA, Central Michigan University) has 15 years of experience facilitating workshops and presenting on topics centered on identity, inclusion, and social justice. He currently serves as the Program Director of Our Wisconsin within Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Aaric currently resides in Madison, WI with his pets, and best friends, Dot and Mika.

What Attendees Are Saying

I highly recommend this workshop if you want to respond to conflict in ways that increase trust and communication.
— Delaine Moe
The Art of Conflict Transformation training is challenging, fun, and relevant to a variety of circumstances. The training raised our expectations of how we approach conflicts in the workplace.
— Kim Turner