Conflict Management and Resolution in Environmental Impact Assessment Projects
Conflict Management and Resolution in Environmental Impact Assessment Projects
Designed specifically for the pressures and tensions of EIA projects, the course delves into the root causes of conflict. Through interactive exercises and case studies, gain the confidence to address confrontations constructively, find win-win solutions, and lead your team towards a more collaborative and productive environment.
- Presented by: Palash Sanyal
- Course level: Intermediate/Advanced
- Language of delivery: English
- Prerequisites: General experience in EIA procedure and ESIA coordinator experience from a consultancy, regulator, or client perspective. An interest in self-development, particularly leadership & management skills to enhance personal and project team performance. Increasing workplace need and interest in influencing IA professional outcomes within projects and improve the effectiveness of IA practice in general.
- Homework between sessions: Development of self-development action plans, some self-assessment and light reading.
- Logistics: This course takes place live over Zoom in multiple segments. Course times are listed in UTC; make sure to check that the time of this course works for you in your time zone.
Learn effective conflict management techniques and resolution strategies to address confrontation in the project environment.
This 10.5-hour conflict resolution training course over three half-day sessions offers practical tips and training for managing conflict within projects and introducing effective conflict resolution strategies.
Aimed at ESIA team and Project Managers, this conflict resolution course provides the skills, knowledge and confidence to effectively manage and turn around conflict situations in EIA related projects in a clear, assertive and constructive manner.
Conflict often arises in complex large developmental projects. Some disputes may be minor, whilst others can escalate into something more serious and damaging to the team. All team and project managers need help in managing conflict internally. This course is unique in being focused on the specific pressures and tensions that arise in ESIA related projects.
By the end of this course, you will have:
- Defined the causes of conflict, examined the application of emotional intelligence in defusing conflict, and the various styles of antagonists.
- Identified your preferred style/s in influencing others and managing conflict, with additional strategies that to use successfully in resolve the conflict situation.
- Practiced your skills in resolving conflict and confrontation.
- Identified the best strategies to apply and necessary leadership communication skills to address and resolve conflict.
Palash Sanyal, ICD.D, PMP, CPF, GCB.D is an executive facilitator, coach, and educator with global experience in impact assessment and decision-making. He has designed and delivered training for the World Bank, The Nature Conservancy, and universities and colleges across Canada and the United States. Palash also serves on several national and international boards in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors, bringing practical governance insight to every learning environment. Feel free to connect with Palash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/palashsanyal/.
IAIA Members: USD$480 // Non-Members: USD$580. Full payment must be received by the posted registration deadline.
All course times are listed in UTC. Make sure to check that the time of this course works for you in your time zone.
Registration instructions: Create or login to your IAIA Member Compass account. Register online using a credit card. To pay via wire, choose the invoice option at checkout. If paying via wire, please keep in mind that payment must be received by the registration deadline, and wire transfers can take several days to process. Please plan accordingly.
Please register early! The course will be cancelled if the minimum number has not been reached one week before the course start date. If the training course is cancelled at that time due to low enrollment, IAIA will notify you and provide refund information.
Payment & refund policies: Registration is not confirmed until payment has been received and a receipt has been issued. Pre-registration and pre-payment by individual course deadline is required. IAIA will refund registration fees upon written request received before the specific course deadline; a US$125 processing fee will be retained. After the course deadline date, no refunds will be issued for cancelations or no-shows. Substitutions for paid registrants may be made in writing without financial penalty.
Useful course for every context, professional and social.
- Recent course participant
This course has covered so much in the time; the breakout groups were so valuable, seeing how others approach a situation as well as role playing conflict scenarios. I highly recommend this course.
- Recent course participant
It is a must for IA professionals.
- Recent course participant
It helps to understand the dynamics in engagement and be more conscious and a better team member in sessions and in our ESIA work overall.
- Recent course participant
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