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Conflict resolution
Under the Public Service Act 1999 the Australian Public Service (APS) is committed to healthy workplace relationships. Through this commitment the APS recognises the importance of constructively managing workplace conflict. In this programme, learn how to identify and address early signs of conflict, gain knowledge of different behaviours, use a range of effective interpersonal communication skills and develop strategies to reduce stress and ease the impact of change.
Programme overview
- identifying and addressing early signs of conflict
- gaining greater insight into the impact of your behavioural style on others and how to best lead and manage different styles
- gaining skills for steering a conversation or meeting in a constructive direction
- developing skills to manage emotions - your own and others
- taking a mediation style approach to intervening in conflict where appropriate
Participant benefits
- increased skills in emotional intelligence
- ability to model the handling of conflict early and responsibly
- enhanced ability to create a productive workplace and develop high quality respectful relationships
- ability to raise difficult issues and facilitate constructive problem solving
- know how to set up an interaction, meeting or negotiation so that it encourages a collaborative approach
- ability to be more flexible in negotiating with different people
Who should attend
El 1-2
Further information
For further information on ACT programmes go to www.apsc.gov.au/learn or Regional Programmes go to www.apsc.gov.au/regional or contact the Programme Manager at your local office:
- ACT 02 6202 3778
- NSW 02 8239 5300
- VIC/TAS 03 8610 1550
- SA/NT 08 8224 0955
- QLD 07 3004 0777
- WA 08 9226 1977
Terms and conditions
For cancellation and transfer terms and conditions please visit http://www.apsc.gov.au/learn/cancellation.htm.





