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Conflict Management & Negotiation Techniques

Niveau

Master`s course

Learning outcomes of the courses/module

The graduate, the student:
Conflict management:
* Can distinguish between types of conflict
* Understands causes of conflicts
* Recognizes escalation of conflicts
* Can apply conflict resolution techniques

Negotiation techniques
* Knows communication models
* Knows characteristics of supportive communication
* Can give feedback
* Knows characteristics of solution-oriented negotiations

Prerequisites for the course

not applicable

Course content

Conflict management:
* Causes of conflicts
* Methods for dealing with conflicts

Negotiation techniques:
* Solution-focused communication
* Non-violent communication
* Discussion of classic negotiation models

Recommended specialist literature

Fisher, R., Ury W.L., Patton B.: Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement without Giving in. 29th Edition, Penguin Books, New York 2011
Glasl, F.: Konfliktmanagement. 7. Aufl., Stuttgart, 2004.
Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillan R., Switzler, A.: Crucial Confrontations: Tools for solve broken promises, violated expectations and bad behavior. McGraw-Hill, New York 2005.
Schrotta, S.: Wie wir klüger entscheiden: einfach - schnell - konfliktlösend, Styria Print, 2011
Rosenberg, M.: Gewaltfreie Kommunikation – Eine Sprache des Lebens., 12. Auflage. Junfermann Verlag, Paderborn, 2016.
Schulz von Thun, F.: Miteinander Reden, Bd. 1: Störungen und Klärungen. Reinbek 1981

Assessment methods and criteria

Presentation

Language

German

Number of ECTS credits awarded

3

Share of e-learning in %

15

Semester hours per week

1.5

Planned teaching and learning method

Lecture, group work, presentation and task discussion

Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered

3

Name of lecturer

Robert Summers, MA

Academic year

2

Key figure of the course/module

SSK.1

Type of course/module

integrated lecture

Type of course

Compulsory

Internship(s)

not applicable