Supervision: Managing conflict

Conflict is a natural part of working with other people, we cannot always be in full agreement with everybody. Managing conflict well is a fundamental part of good leadership practice and essential for the mental health and well-being of all research group members.

We will explore how to better manage conflict in our day-to-day work. Key topics include:

• The most common types of conflict and the the early warning signs
• Our beliefs about conflict and some tools for navigating conflict
• Creating a safe environment that can help us avoid the harmful sides of conflict​​​​​​​

You will learn to uncover the real issues underpinning the conflict and the role that context plays. Upon completion, you will receive a guide outlining the key topics and strategies.