IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation

IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation

**You must first complete Fundamentals of Public Participation or the previous Foundations Training to take this course**

The aim of Understanding Conflict in P2/engagement is to help you understand, and more effectively manage, conflict dynamics. The focus of this Level 1 course will be on developing the skills of participants to identify and mitigate situations of tension and conflict within their P2/engagement work.

Course Objectives:

• 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 behaviors, 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 behaviors 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

This is an IAP2 core training course delivered externally by an IAP2 licensed trainer. MUST REGISTER ON TRAINERS WEBSITE!

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Cost:

• Members $275
• Regular/Non-Member $325

Date/Time of Training:

May 7 - 8, 2024 

• 12:00 PM to 3:30PM EST 

Trainer: Kimberly Horndeski and Stephani Roy Mccallum