Conflict Management
Learn to transform conflict into opportunities for growth and success with practical techniques for managing disputes in personal and professional settings.
Harnessing the Power of Conflict: Tools for Resolution and Growth
Conflict is a natural part of life, yet many of us are conditioned to avoid it, missing opportunities for growth and understanding. This course challenges the notion of conflict as purely negative, showing how it can be a catalyst for personal and professional development. You’ll learn the latest insights and practical techniques from the field of conflict resolution, empowering you to manage disputes effectively and transform challenges into opportunities. Whether in the workplace, at home, or in everyday interactions, this class provides actionable tools to navigate conflict with confidence and achieve positive outcomes.
What You'll Gain from This Course
- Leverage Conflict for Growth: Discover how to transform conflict into a powerful tool for increasing productivity, sparking creativity, and driving revenue.
- Real-World Applications: Learn strategies to minimize unproductive conflict while maximizing its potential to create positive outcomes in both your professional and personal life.
- Building Stronger Connections: Master techniques to foster collaboration, strengthen communities, and enhance social impact through effective conflict management.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their conflict management skills, whether in professional settings, personal relationships, or community interactions. Perfect for leaders, team members, and individuals seeking to turn conflict into opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Explore Your Career Options
If you are interested in learning about career opportunities in the Magic Valley take a look below.
If you are interested in learning more about our Work-Based Learning Center resources explore your options below.
Instructor Bio
Carol Barkes
About Carol Barkes
Carol Barkes is a renowned thought leader in neuroscience-based conflict resolution and communication. She is a mediator, best-selling author, and sought-after keynote speaker with extensive experience delivering transformative results, including a presentation at the United Nations.
Host of the podcast "Before It Begins – Strategically Speaking with Carol Barkes" and a recent TEDx speaker with her talk "Conflict and Negotiation: From Flames to Solutions," Carol has been recognized by Fox TV as “one of the TOP Neuroscience and Conflict Resolution experts in the country.” She has twice been honored as Idaho Woman of the Year and serves as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Advisor to the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA.
Carol is also an adjunct professor at the University of Idaho and Boise State University. She provides expert training, consultation, facilitation, coaching, and mediation through her thriving private practice, working with prominent organizations such as Amazon, Idaho Power, Bridon USA, Rite Stuff Foods, and Kount.
In her diverse career journey, Carol has even served as a professional firefighter in the San Francisco Bay Area, further demonstrating her ability to navigate high-stakes environments.
Harnessing the Power of Conflict: Tools for Resolution and Growth
Conflict is a natural part of life, yet many of us are conditioned to avoid it, missing opportunities for growth and understanding. This course challenges the notion of conflict as purely negative, showing how it can be a catalyst for personal and professional development. You’ll learn the latest insights and practical techniques from the field of conflict resolution, empowering you to manage disputes effectively and transform challenges into opportunities. Whether in the workplace, at home, or in everyday interactions, this class provides actionable tools to navigate conflict with confidence and achieve positive outcomes.
What You'll Gain from This Course
- Leverage Conflict for Growth: Discover how to transform conflict into a powerful tool for increasing productivity, sparking creativity, and driving revenue.
- Real-World Applications: Learn strategies to minimize unproductive conflict while maximizing its potential to create positive outcomes in both your professional and personal life.
- Building Stronger Connections: Master techniques to foster collaboration, strengthen communities, and enhance social impact through effective conflict management.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their conflict management skills, whether in professional settings, personal relationships, or community interactions. Perfect for leaders, team members, and individuals seeking to turn conflict into opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Explore Your Career Options
If you are interested in learning about career opportunities in the Magic Valley take a look below.
If you are interested in learning more about our Work-Based Learning Center resources explore your options below.
Instructor Bio
Carol Barkes
About Carol Barkes
Carol Barkes is a renowned thought leader in neuroscience-based conflict resolution and communication. She is a mediator, best-selling author, and sought-after keynote speaker with extensive experience delivering transformative results, including a presentation at the United Nations.
Host of the podcast "Before It Begins – Strategically Speaking with Carol Barkes" and a recent TEDx speaker with her talk "Conflict and Negotiation: From Flames to Solutions," Carol has been recognized by Fox TV as “one of the TOP Neuroscience and Conflict Resolution experts in the country.” She has twice been honored as Idaho Woman of the Year and serves as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Advisor to the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA.
Carol is also an adjunct professor at the University of Idaho and Boise State University. She provides expert training, consultation, facilitation, coaching, and mediation through her thriving private practice, working with prominent organizations such as Amazon, Idaho Power, Bridon USA, Rite Stuff Foods, and Kount.