Overview
Getting through conflict is only half the battle — resolving it is where the real transformation begins. Resolving and Transforming Conflict, developed by ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, gives you the frameworks and tools to create cooperative, lasting solutions. This course builds on conflict awareness and management skills to help you follow through with strategies that promote trust, accountability, and change.
You’ll explore real-world tactics for responding thoughtfully, brainstorming collaboratively, and applying practical solutions that are applicable in any workplace setting. Whether you’re addressing individual disputes or team-wide issues, you’ll develop the confidence to lead with integrity, respond clearly and resolve fairly.
Key Benefits
- Respond effectively to conflict with clarity and empathy
- Create collaborative solutions using proven frameworks
- Follow through on commitments with consistency and trust
- Apply logical thinking and active listening to de-escalate issues
- Transform conflict into growth and stronger team dynamics
What’s Included
- Guided strategies for offering clear, timely, and empathetic responses
- Frameworks for collaborative brainstorming and interest-based problem solving
- Implementation planning tools for tracking roles, deadlines, and resources
- Role-play scenarios and case-based reflection prompts
- Communication templates for conflict follow-up and resolution accountability
Course Modules
Certificate program
This course is a part of the following certificate program:

Who this course is designed for
- Professionals who manage teams or lead change
- HR staff and organizational development leaders
- Individuals resolving interpersonal or institutional conflict
- Workplace facilitators and mediators
- Anyone seeking to turn conflict into opportunity
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Respond to conflict with empathy, clarity, and self-regulation
- Collaborate to explore solutions that meet multiple needs
- Set realistic expectations and communicate clearly
- Follow through on conflict resolutions to build trust
- Transform conflict into constructive outcomes
Practical skills you will develop
This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:
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