This two-hour workshop will review recent research that demonstrates the link between conflict and productivity. During this workshop, participants will:

• Gain a better understanding of the concept of conflict and its role in the workplace
• Recognize how our own perceptions of conflict and personal temperament may influence how we deal with conflict
• Recognize our own conflict style
• Review the hierarchical model of conflict management
• Learn strategies for early intervention of conflict
• Gain a better understanding of when to intervene and when to ask for assistance

Vinita Puri is a highly experienced Registered Social Worker and for the past 20 years she has worked with a range of populations across many workplace settings. She has successfully facilitated, trained and coached individuals and groups in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR); Crisis Intervention Stress Management (CISM); Mental Health First Aid (MHFA); Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Workplace Health (including Medical/Stress Leave) and EAP Counselling Services.Vinita is truly passionate about helping individuals, families, community groups and society at large. As a passionate social justice advocate, she has been recognized as the International Ambassador for Pink Thursday, which is a global social justice coalition that seeks to raise awareness of the harmful impacts of violence in all its forms. She is also an Ambassador of the LEA International Foundation (LIF) which is a global not-for-profit organization that provides educational and psychosocial supports to young women and girls.

This session will NOT be recorded