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ODN-GDR: Is Productive Conflict an Oxymoron or Best Practice?
August 14, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
ABOUT THE SESSION:
What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think of conflict? If you’re like me, you cringe at the thought of it. Many of us have a negative reaction to conflict; feeling stressed with argumentative people or being pushed to speak without having time to think. Others though, are stressed when having to compromise, or being wrong or unprepared, and yet for others it’s feeling misunderstood or giving people unpleasant feedback. Numerous personalities and styles makes workplace conflict inevitable. Learning to effectively respond to these bumpy challenges is critical. It’s tempting to avoid the conversations altogether, but if we don’t talk it out, we will act it out. They key is to discover how to curb destructive behaviors so that conflict can become more productive, ultimately improving workplace relationships and business results.
Learning Objectives
- Understand conflict and how personality types shape conflict
- Identify destructive responses and behaviors
- Recognize the importance automatic thoughts play in conflict and learn how to reframe our thinking to use productive responses
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:
Annette Matthies, SPHR/ SHRM-SCP certified and founder of Aspen Edge Consulting, LLC helps organizations achieve better bottom line results by mentoring leaders and helping them align their strategy to business. Annette brings 25 years’ experience as an HR executive who is passionate about developing leaders and increasing employee engagement, which create work cultures that produce competitive advantages. In one business she helped them achieve the coveted Malcolm Baldrige National Quality award. Annette has worked with small, medium and Fortune 500 companies, supporting them to develop their employees into amazing, highly engaged, inspiring leaders. In addition, Annette has regularly volunteered on several boards of local non- profits over the years. Annette is a native to Colorado and currently resides in Arvada, Colorado.
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Session Fee: $5 (waived if not currently employed nor paid for your work) – cash or check accepted at the door. Venmo: www.venmo.com/Gale790, Paypal: paypal.me/GaleSkinner or online banking transfers: gale790@msn.com or 720.371.3915 also accepted