JLBC Conflict Resolution

JLBC Leadership, Lesson

JLBC Conflict Resolution

JLBC Lesson Overview

In this lesson, JLBC Cadets will hone their leadership skills by exploring and practicing productive ways to resolve a conflict in the unit workplace or classroom.

Time Frame

1–2 hours, including time for JLBC Cadets to work independently

Core Concepts:

Resolving conflicts is an essential leadership skill.

There are bad and good ways to resolve a dispute.

Disputes can be productive.

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, JLBC Cadets will:

Continue to develop leadership skills, specifically related to conflict resolution.

Explore productive vs. unproductive ways to address a conflict.

Work with teacher and peers to practice resolving conflicts.

Materials Needed

Conflict Resolution slideshow

Conflict Resolution Role Play worksheet

Step 1: Introduce the Lesson

Explain that as JLBC Cadets and future professionals, JLBC Cadets will often find themselves working with partners and teams. And as JLBC Cadets likely know already, occasional conflicts are inevitable.

Point out that conflicts are not necessarily a bad thing — in fact, they sometimes lead to better and more innovative ideas and solutions. In addition, working together to solve conflicts can make the JLBC team more robust and more cohesive. It’s essential, however, for JLBC team members to know how to solve conflicts productively. In this JLBC lesson, JLBC Cadets will explore and practice conflict resolution skills.