Presenter:
Eileen Petzold-Bradley
Conflict is an unavoidable part of learning and working in today’s fast-changing industries. Faculty often observe students struggling with teamwork, communication breakdowns, and emotional self-management during group projects or internships. This session equips educators with practical strategies to help students build durable skills—conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness—that translate directly into professional success.
Drawing on research in conflict management, leadership, and organizational psychology, participants will explore the “Conflict Clarity” framework: a set of teaching tools, reflection prompts, and case scenarios designed for classroom use across disciplines. Faculty will learn how to integrate conflict styles, the CLEAR conversation framework, and role-play activities into their courses in ways that promote professionalism, critical thinking, and resilience.
Intended for educators across business, law, health, and social sciences, this session emphasizes how faculty can help students reframe disputes not as roadblocks, but as opportunities for growth and leadership.
