The Brain in Conflict & Connection

The Brain in Conflict & Connection is a 6-hour course consisting of six modules designed to be completed at your own pace over the course of six weeks. This course is ideal for existing leaders, emerging leaders, and all human resource professionals. Course Description: A brain hijacked by conflict has the potential to wreak havoc on relationships and workgroups and can have a detrimental impact on productivity, collaboration, and innovation. To be able to de-escalate conflict and manage emotions, we need the tools to be able to recognize and navigate “the conflict brain.” This course will provide insight into the critical role the brain plays in conflict, emotion, collaboration, and connection. The relationship between the brain and decision making, empathy, problem solving, bias, and listening will be explored. Learn how instinctual responses can be tempered by connecting these important elements with useful strategies that can be applied to any conflict. Learning Objectives & Outcomes Participants will: Develop self-awareness and self-regulation skills related to the brain and behavior Learn how to use brain science to foster a culture of connection Learn strategies to minimize the impact of bias in decision making Acquire skills to de-escalate destructive conflict and maximize constructive outcomes