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Conflict management

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Conflict management

Conflict is inevitable in any workplace or relationship, but how you handle it determines whether it becomes destructive or productive. This learning plan equips professionals, managers, and anyone who deals with challenging interpersonal dynamics with the skills to transform conflicts into opportunities for growth and collaboration.

ByCommunity User
2 h 20 m
12 coursesUpdated 6 days ago
Emotional IntelligenceThe Anatomy of PeaceWhy Your Brain Hijacks Difficult Conversations12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Conflict management with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Conflict management.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the psychology behind conflicts and develop emotional intelligence to recognize triggers and manage your own reactions effectively
  • Navigate difficult conversations with confidence using proven frameworks that transform confrontations into productive dialogues
  • Master negotiation techniques that create win-win solutions and turn conflicts into opportunities for collaboration
  • Handle high-stakes, toxic, or complex conflict situations with composure and strategic thinking
  • Build essential communication skills that improve relationships in both professional and personal contexts

Build a solid foundation by understanding the psychology of conflict, the role of emotions, and how to develop the self-awareness needed for effective conflict management.

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Emotional Intelligence

Daniel Goleman's emotional intelligence guide

9 m
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The Anatomy of Peace

Transform conflicts by seeing others as people, not objects, and cultivating a heart at peace.

9 m
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source 1Conflict Avoidance Psychology: Causes, Effects, and Strategies for Overcomingsource 3How to Have Difficult Conversations (And Why We Avoid Them)
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Why Your Brain Hijacks Difficult Conversations

Discover the hidden neuroscience behind conflict avoidance and learn practical techniques to navigate challenging conversations with confidence. From understanding your 'lizard brain' to mastering strategic silence.

33 m

Learn practical frameworks and communication techniques to navigate challenging discussions with confidence, turning potential confrontations into productive dialogues.

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Difficult Conversations

Mastering tough talks with empathy and clarity

12 m
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Verbal Judo

Master the art of persuasive communication to defuse conflicts and gain cooperation in any situation, from work to home.

9 m
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Mastering the Art of Difficult Conversations

Discover the hidden three-layer structure of every difficult conversation and learn how to transform conflict into connection through curiosity, understanding, and strategic communication techniques.

9 m

Develop advanced negotiation skills that create mutually beneficial outcomes, transforming conflicts into opportunities for collaboration and creative problem-solving.

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Getting To Yes

Negotiation techniques for achieving mutually beneficial agreements

9 m
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Negotiating the Nonnegotiable

Master conflict resolution with insights into emotional dynamics and practical strategies.

8 m
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source 1source 2source 3Getting To Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In (Hardcover)
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Master Negotiation: 5 Best Books for Life

Discover game-changing negotiation strategies from Harvard, Wharton, and top experts. Learn to get more of what you want in every interaction - from salary talks to family discussions.

10 m

Master strategies for handling high-stakes conflicts, toxic dynamics, and seemingly impossible situations with composure and strategic insight.

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Mastering High Conflict: The Ultimate Guide to Difficult Relationships

Transform toxic conflicts into productive conversations using expert techniques.

1 m
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Possible

A seasoned negotiator's guide to transforming conflicts into opportunities for growth, collaboration, and creative problem-solving in today's turbulent world.

9 m
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Culture Is the WayDifficult ConversationsDifficult Conversations Don't Have to Be Difficult
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Master Workplace Negotiations: Persuasive Scripts That Work

Transform dreaded workplace conversations into opportunities for influence and positive change. Learn battle-tested negotiation scripts for salary discussions, performance issues, and team conflicts using proven frameworks from Harvard and leadership experts.

12 m

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