2-Hour Workshop: Managing Conflict in the Workplace

2 Hours Online or In-Person Delivered by Christina James, RMN

A practical 2-hour workshop for managers, HR and leaders — giving you a clear Notice–Name–Navigate–Next steps framework and the communication tools to resolve workplace conflict early, before it escalates.

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Workplace conflict is a natural part of working with people, but when it is not managed effectively it can lead to reduced performance, low morale, increased absence, and breakdowns in communication.

This 2-hour practical workshop equips managers, HR professionals, and leaders with simple, structured tools to identify, understand, and manage conflict early — before it escalates.

The focus is on practical communication skills, emotional awareness, and solution-focused conversations.

Why This Workshop Matters

Unmanaged workplace conflict can lead to:

  • Breakdown in team relationships
  • Increased stress and sickness absence
  • Reduced productivity and engagement
  • Escalation into formal HR processes
  • Loss of psychological safety within teams

Most conflict is not caused by “difficult people”, but by:

  • Miscommunication
  • Unmet expectations
  • Assumptions and interpretations
  • Stress and emotional pressure

This workshop helps participants address conflict early, calmly, and constructively.

What the Workshop Covers

Participants will explore:

  • What workplace conflict is and why it happens
  • Early signs of tension in teams
  • How communication styles can escalate or reduce conflict
  • The role of perception, assumption, and interpretation
  • How emotions influence workplace behaviour
  • How to approach conflict conversations confidently
  • The importance of active listening in resolution
  • Moving from blame to problem-solving

A Simple Conflict Model

Participants will learn a practical 4-step framework:

  1. Notice – identify early signs of tension
  2. Name – describe the issue without judgement
  3. Navigate – explore perspectives and impact
  4. Next steps – agree actions and solutions

Workshop Style

This is a highly interactive 2-hour session including:

  • Real workplace conflict scenarios
  • Practical communication exercises
  • Role-play and reflective discussion
  • Language reframing activities
  • Active listening practice in pairs
  • Tools that can be applied immediately in the workplace

The workshop is accessible, supportive, and suitable for all levels of management experience.

Outcomes for Organisations

Following this workshop, organisations can expect:

  • Improved confidence in managing workplace conflict
  • Earlier intervention before escalation
  • Reduced HR involvement in avoidable disputes
  • Stronger team communication and relationships
  • Improved psychological safety
  • More consistent and fair conflict resolution approaches

Ideal For

  • Senior leaders and executives
  • HR and People teams
  • Line managers and supervisors
  • NHS and healthcare organisations
  • Corporate organisations and teams

Who It's For

Senior leaders, HR and People teams, line managers, and team leads in NHS, healthcare or corporate organisations who want practical, consistent tools for handling workplace tension and disputes. Suitable for all levels of management experience.

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5.0 — Based on Google Reviews
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S NH
A week ago

I recently completed a three-day training course with Christina James at Sanitas Hub to become a Mental Health First Aid practitioner and Neurodiversity Champion, and I cannot recommend the experience highly enough. Christina delivered the training with exceptional professionalism while maintaining a warm, approachable, and supportive atmosphere throughout.

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Karen G
8 months ago

I attended the 2 day Mental Health First Aider training with Christina at Sanitas Hub. The delivery of the course was exceptional and she really brought the subject to life. Despite it being taught virtually for the 2 days, I was completely engaged and despite some tough subjects, I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would have no hesitation in recommending anyone to join this course.

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Leila Odell
A year ago

I have just completed the MHFA course with Sanitas Hub, provided by Christina James and it was brilliant. She was an amazing instructor, gave lots of real life experiences and brought a positive energy to a difficult subject. Christina was understanding, and provided lots of extra information you cannot find online or in books. I would highly recommend her courses to others.

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Helen Varney
A year ago

Christina James is an excellent instructor. After the MHFA course I feel more confident in helping others successfully and most importantly ensuring my own mental health is ok in the process. When it comes to any other related courses or refreshers I would definitely seek her as a tutor!

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Jennifer McCabe
8 months ago

Highly recommend this course with Christina, she is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to mental health. A very informative & interactive two day training session. Care is taken when heavy subjects are undertaken to make sure everyone takes sufficient breaks & is doing ok. I thoroughly enjoyed it & feel like I have the skills required to go forward as an MHFA.

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Rebecca Bostock
A year ago

The course has been lovely, it was very useful to learn the material in the context of Christina's real world lived experience with some of the conditions mentioned on the course, and invaluable to find out best practice tips when approaching such cases. The format was brilliant and interaction in the group was very helpful.

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