Breakout sessionConflict Resolution

Healthy Disagreement at Work

Conflict as a Leadership Skill

When
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Where
L017 + L018

Best for: Managers, team leaders, HR professionals, and anyone responsible for workplace relationships

Conflict is inevitable. Dysfunction is optional. The strongest leaders address disagreement before tension becomes damage.

How to navigate disagreement early, give difficult feedback, de-escalate conflict, and repair trust so hard conversations strengthen relationships rather than weaken them.

What we'll cover

  • Addressing conflict early
  • Giving and receiving difficult feedback
  • De-escalation
  • Accountability without humiliation
  • Repairing trust after conflict

You'll leave with

  • Practical conflict frameworks
  • More confidence in difficult conversations
  • Stronger leadership and relationship-repair skills

Speakers

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  • Tom Williams 2026 Good Business Summit speaker card
  • Don Woolridge 2026 Good Business Summit speaker card
  • Vivian Blade 2026 Good Business Summit speaker card