Understanding Conflict in Public Participation: May 29-30, 2024
Understand how conflict dynamics affect P2 and engagement. Learn how to identify and respond using five dimensions of P2 and engagement conflict.
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
Understand the sources, types and factors that contribute to conflict in P2/engagement and the impact they may have on the process
Understand the role of power and influence in engagement practice
Understand and identify the cycle of escalation, and the behaviours, attitudes and actions that are evident as conflict increases
Contribute to and/or apply strategies to de-escalate challenging situations
Identify how to build effective relationships and partnerships through empathy, active listening, respect and trust
Learn approaches to work in challenging situations applying behaviours that build trust and credibility
Consider the role of integrity and ethics in the conduct of the P2/engagement practitioner, and how that is upheld in the process