Empowering Inclusive Leadership: Strategies for Navigating Diversity and Resolving Conflicts in Modern Workplaces
About this Course
In today's interconnected world, organizations and communities are becoming increasingly diverse. Embracing diversity can lead to innovation, creativity, and increased productivity, but it also brings challenges, including potential conflicts. The Diversity and Conflict Management course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of diverse environments while effectively managing and resolving conflicts that may arise.
Upon completion of this course, participants will possess the skills and confidence to effectively manage diversity in the workplace, interpret and resolve conflicts, and conduct negotiations to reach mutually beneficial resolutions. This course is presented through a collaborative effort between the SA Legal Academy and the SA Accounting Academy.
Learning Objectives
By completing this course, you will:
- Learn how to foster a culture of diversity and equity while capitalizing on the unique strengths diverse teams bring.
- Understand the root causes of conflicts and gain insights on how to identify, analyze, and categorize various workplace conflicts.
- Explore different conflict resolution models, including avoidance, accommodation, collaboration, competition, and compromise, to choose the most suitable approach for specific situations.
- Learn negotiation techniques, strategies, and tactics to navigate challenging workplace situations.
Course Delivery, Duration, and Effort
SA Legal Academy delivers this online short learning program course. This course is divided into 4 modules. In this way, you can maintain a work-life balance while studying a just-in-time course to upskill yourself. The required effort is 4 hours per week.
Is this for you?
This course is intended for all persons (such as heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, who may have more than one team reporting to them) who need to:
- manage a diverse work force to add value;
- interpret and manage conflicts within the workplace;
- conduct negotiations to deal with conflict situations; and
- create and maintain effective teams.
Is this for you?
This course is intended for anybody who wants to create and maintain effective teams.
Lecturer
Annelien Feldtmann CA(SA), Neuro-Coach
Annelien is a Neuro-Coach and Chartered Accountant (SA) with 21 years of experience in the public and private sector. She is deeply passionate about people development and has been actively involved in various roles to assist individuals to become the professionals they dream to be.
Her roles include the following:
- She is a qualified Executive, Business and Career Neuro-Coach (clients in the USA; UK and South-Africa) and have also provided mentorship to dynamic females in the public sector in the USA as well as Jamaica.
- She is the chairperson of the Assessment Committee (which is responsible for the final qualification examination) of the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT) and also a SAIT assessor (reviewing the compliance with the learnership requirements and logbook compliance);
- She was a SAICA Reviewer ; SAICA Training Officer and is a registered assessor with in-depth knowledge of the SAICA Competency Framework and learnership requirements. She was a committee member of TRECO and AMS (now TPSC);
- She was the Senior Manager – Trainee Auditor Scheme who managed the three auditing and accounting learnerships (SAICA; SAIGA and ACCA) within the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) and has in-depth knowledge of the practical challenges, roles and responsibilities of employers and trainees;
- She has been involved in distance learning institutions and even compiled the curriculum transformation competency framework for the College of Accounting Sciences at the University of South-Africa (UNISA); and
- She managed a UK based professional development company as well as a South-African based study support organisation.
Prerequisites / Admission Requirements
There are no prerequisites to attend this course.
Assessments
All formative assessments are conducted online. Candidates must achieve all competencies of the course. To achieve the course, learners must be declared competent in all assessments.
Certification
Successful completion (i.e. competence in all modules) of this course will lead learners to be awarded a Certificate of completion.
Curriculum
Modules:
- Module 1: Manage a Diverse Work Force to Add Value
- Module 2: Interpret and Manage Conflicts within the Workplace
- Module 3: Conduct Negotiations to Deal with Conflict Situations
For more information on what will be covered in the curriculum please download the prospectus.
About SA Legal Academy
Welcome to SA Legal Academy (SALA), an institution born from the established expertise of SA Accounting Academy since 2007. SALA is a provider of courses to help you succeed in your chosen career. We are committed to providing our students with the highest quality training and support, to ensure that your skills and knowledge are up to date and ready to face the challenges of the modern workplace.
Our courses are designed to ensure that you reach your professional goals and enhance your career prospects. With our experienced training staff and comprehensive resources, you can be confident that you will receive the highest quality of training from SALA.
SALA is a Level 2 B-BBEE contributor, with 125% procurement recognition. Training spend on certain solutions can be allocated against the Skills Development element of the B-BBEE Scorecard through accredited and nonaccredited training or claimed through SETA grants. In addition, 25% of your Skills Expenditure can now be on non-accredited training or courses.
Course Fees
The course fee is R 3 450.00 and consists of:
Educational Resources
- Online Materials: Access a wealth of online resources, from e-books to webinars, enhancing your learning experience.
Learning Support
- Facilitation: Benefit from expert-led facilitation sessions that offer personalized guidance, addressing individual queries and ensuring a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Formative Assessments: Reinforce your understanding with assessments on different topics.
- Learner Forum: Engage in meaningful peer-to-peer interactions through our dedicated learner forum. Share insights, ask questions, and collaborate on projects to enhance your learning experience.
- Continuous Support: Our dedicated team is always on standby to assist with any academic or administrative queries, ensuring a smooth learning process.
Flexibility and Convenience
- Study Online: Complete your course and take your assessments online, giving you the freedom to learn from anywhere.
Payment Methods
Debit / Credit Card or Instant EFT
You can pay directly on our website for an easy, secure, and instant transaction. During promotional periods, customers can take advantage of additional savings. This is the fastest and most efficient option, saving both time and money.
EFT / Bank Deposit
You can make a payment directly into our bank account using your Online Banking App, Online Banking services, or by visiting your local bank branch.
Your Company / Employer
It may be beneficial for your company to invest in training for its staff members. As there are financial and tax advantages for doing so, please speak with your employer or Training / HR manager about the possibility of paying for this training.
Third Party
If you have someone who is willing to pay for your studies, such as a parent or relative, they can either log in and pay on our website or they can pay via any of the payment options above on your behalf.
Payment Options
Option 1: Once off payment
- R 3 450.00
Corporate Training Solutions
At the Legal Academy, we recognize the evolving needs of businesses in today's dynamic environment. Beyond our standard webinar offerings, we provide tailored corporate training solutions designed to empower your team with the latest in legal and professional skills. Whether you're looking for online sessions or face-to-face training, our programs are crafted to ensure a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.
Drawing inspiration from modern training methodologies, our corporate solutions are interactive, adaptable, and focused on real-world applications. We prioritize hands-on learning, ensuring your team can immediately apply their newfound knowledge in practical scenarios.
Interested in a bespoke corporate training experience? Reach out to us at [email protected] or call 012 941 0448. Together, let's design a training program that elevates your team's capabilities and aligns with your organizational goals.
Contact Us
Have any questions or need any assistance? Contact us today!
- Online chat through our website: https://legalacademy.co.za/
- Phone: 012 941 0448
- E-mail: [email protected]