Exploring Interpersonal Conflict

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Workshop Overview

This workshop was formerly known as Understanding Conflict and has been renamed to accurately signal the main themes explored in this session.

When we experience perceived opposing goals, viewpoints, or interests with others around us, we stall in our ability to solve problems. Understanding what conflict is and how it shows up in our lives is an important first step in resolving it. In this workshop, you will complete the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model Instrument to gain insight into five different conflict-handling behaviours, and whether you might be overusing or underusing one or more of them. Based on a mix of individual reflection, small and large group discussion, we will explore what conflict is, how it appears at work, and introduce strategies and tools to begin addressing it productively.

Intended Audience

All UWaterloo Employees; those that have not already taken Understanding Conflict

Format

In-person workshop

Facilitator

Laura, OHD, Learning and Development Specialist - Employee Development