Overview
The person credited with this unit standard can identify and manage personal conflict resolution between persons or parties. Workplace conflict refers to disagreements or tensions between individuals or groups within an organization. These disputes often arise due to differences in values, goals, personalities, communication styles, or job responsibilities. Conflict can be constructive, driving innovation and improvement, or destructive, leading to stress, reduced productivity, and poor morale. Effective conflict management involves identifying the root cause, encouraging open and respectful communication, and working toward mutually beneficial solutions. Techniques such as mediation, negotiation, and clear organizational policies are essential to resolve disputes and foster a positive work environment.
Description
The person credited with this unit standard can identify and manage personal conflict resolution between persons or parties. The main focus will be on the workplace, although the same principles can be used elsewhere. The qualifying learner is capable of describing the main sources of conflict. Describing appropriate techniques to manage conflict. Implementing a strategy to resolve conflict. Developing the attributes of a good conflict manager.
Course Content
Unit 1: The main sources of conflict
- Possible sources of conflict
- Positive and negative characteristics of conflict in the workplace
- Conflict which may arise in personality types
Unit 2: Appropriate techniques in conflict management
- Various business conflict modes
- (incl. 2.2.1) Useful steps to be taken to manage conflict
- 2.2.2 Managing your own conflicts
- 2.2.3 Specific personalities and strategies on how to deal with them
- 2.3 Different stages of conflict
Unit 3: The appropriate action plan and strategies to manage conflict
- Introduction – methods available to resolve conflict in terms of the Labour Relations Act
- The most appropriate strategy to resolve a particular conflict
- Action plans for conflict resolution
- The role organisational policies and procedures play in preventing/resolving conflicts
Unit 4: The attributes of an effective conflict manager
- Personal attributes of a good conflict manager
- Conducting a skills audit
- The negative attributes which should be avoided or controlled by an effective conflict manager
Accreditation
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
