Copy of Conflict Competency for Educators: A Practical 2-Day Workshop Series

Overview

A practical, live and interactive workshop series designed specifically for secondary school teachers and leaders. Over two full-day sessions, you’ll gain the tools, skills, and strategies to navigate challenging conversations with colleagues and parents in ways that build trust, improve communication, and strengthen relationships.

Who This Is For

This course is ideal for:

• Secondary school teachers and leaders at any stage of their careers
• Educators preparing for or stepping into leadership roles
• Anyone wanting to strengthen relationships with colleagues and parents
• Educators seeking knowledge, tools and strategies for working through interpersonal challenges with confidence, clarity and intent.

What to Expect

The workshops are practical, engaging, and grounded in the real needs of educators.

You can expect:

• Highly interactive sessions designed for educators
• A balance of shared learning and personal reflection
• Opportunities for small group activities and skills practice
• Clear insights into conflict dynamics and communication patterns
• Tools you can adapt to your own style and school context
• A comprehensive workbook, curated readings, and reflection tasks to support ongoing learning

What You’ll Gain

By the end of this course, each participant will leave with:

• A clear understanding of the dynamics that shape conflict in schools
• Practical strategies to manage challenging conversations with confidence
• A personalised plan to strengthen your conflict competency and support your leadership journey

Course Format

Day 1 – Foundations of Conflict Competency

• Introduction to the principles of conflict competency
• Bodies & brains in conflict – what happens physiologically and psychologically when we experience conflict and how does this impact our responses
• What sits below – exploring the underlying drivers of conflict beyond surface
• Knowing your habits and style in conflict, including strengths and growth areas

Day 2 – Tools, Frameworks and Practice

• Introduction to a clear framework for reviewing and approaching conflict scenarios
• Tools and skills for building connection and reducing defensiveness in conversations
• The Decision Mapping Tool – supporting clarity in communication and next steps
• Guided practice with real-life school-based scenarios
• Developing your personalised plan to strengthen conflict competency and apply insights in your own school context

📅 Dates: Wednesday 12th & 19th 🕘 Time: 2.30 - 5.30pm(both days)📍 Online via Zoom💲$380 = GST (one registration covers both days)