This course is part of the Conflict Management Specialization

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Conflict Management SpecializationUniversity of California, Irvine

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Conflict is everywhere and it is impossible to avoid conflicting viewpoints. However, not all conflict is bad, nor is it inherently negative. How conflict is handled makes all the difference. It is through proper identification and understanding of conflict that allows for effective resolutions, some of which may yield positive outcomes. In this course, we will examine the different types of conflict, how to understand and embrace the positive aspects of conflict, and how to successfully navigate conflict to positive resolution.
This course presents the material though video lessons, case studies, and interviews. In each module students will be presented with in-video quiz questions to test their understanding. To further their mastery of the content students will also be asked to complete two peer reviewed assignments.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
1.       Identify the different types of conflict
2.       Illustrate the positive aspects of conflict
3.       Provide examples of positive ways to deal with conflict

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Conflict Management Specialization

Approx. 5 hours to complete

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Skills you will gain

Assertiveness
Active Listening
Communication
Management

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Conflict Management Specialization

Approx. 5 hours to complete

English

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Najla DeBow

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University of California, Irvine Extension

104,048 Learners

4 Courses

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University of California, Irvine

Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Getting Started

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 3 min), 3 readings

Week

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Different Types of Conflict

1 hour to complete

11 videos (Total 39 min)

11 videos

Different Types of Conflict Lesson 12m

Different Types of Conflict Lesson 29m

Case Study: Working Overtime1m

Case Study: Dominating Team Member2m

Case Study: Communicating with Coworker1m

Interview with Brent Rasmussen4m

Different Types of Conflict Lesson 1 Debrief1m

Different Types of Conflict Lesson 2 Debrief6m

Book Review: MGMT 32m

Book Review: The Courageous Follower3m

Resource: Change Style Indicator3m

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Positive Aspects of Conflict

2 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 57 min)

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Positive Ways of Dealing with Conflict

2 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 40 min)

10 videos

Positive Ways of Dealing with Conflict Lesson 14m

Positive Ways of Dealing with Conflict Lesson 23m

Case Study: Performance Evaluation1m

Case Study: Silence is Acceptance3m

Case Study: Dealing with Young Workers3m

Interview with Karen Kaye5m

Positive Ways of Dealing with Conflict Lesson 1 Debrief6m

Positive Ways of Dealing with Conflict Lesson 2 Debrief5m

Book Review: Crucial Confrontations4m

Book Review: Leadership, Theory, Skill Development2m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM TYPES OF CONFLICT

by VSFeb 17, 2017

I found this course very interesting. Helpful ideas and concepts to be applied in everyday life, in both the workplace or personal life!

by CMFeb 12, 2017

Loved it! It really broke down the understanding of conflict in lovely bite sizes. I can't wait to start the 2nd course in the specialization!

by RHJun 25, 2016

Good, to the point. Quick and easy tools to identify the sources and types of conflict and the tools you can use to successfully resolve conflict.

by AASep 7, 2017

It is good organized and structured. Interviews are very interesting. Business cases too simple. I would recommend to make the first impression of the subject.

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About the Conflict Management Specialization

Master the fundamentals of conflict resolution, harness the power of positive conflict, and hone your intercultural communication skills. In this Specialization, you’ll learn to strengthen your personal and professional relationships by constructively addressing conflicts between individuals and within organizations. You’ll build skills specifically aimed at managing intercultural conflicts in today’s global society, and you’ll explore how competing interests and goals, power imbalances, and other factors influence the nature of conflict and management strategies. In the final Capstone Project, you’ll analyze a specific conflict and outline an approach to management and resolution.

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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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