
Conflict Skills
Simon Goode is a professional mediator and the host of the Conflict Skills Podcast, where he offers free resources and tools to navigate conflicts both in and out of the workplace. With a focus on practical strategies, Simon’s podcast addresses real-world scenarios, providing listeners with the tools to handle disputes effectively. In his recent episodes, he delves into the intricacies of workplace mediation, using case studies like conflicts between managers and staff members to illustrate his points. Simon's expertise and approachable style make his podcast an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their conflict resolution skills.
Episodes
67 episodes
Five Strategies to Say No - Firmly and Respectfully
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host and professional mediator, Simon Goode, delves into the art of saying 'no' with confidence and kindness. Reflecting on personal experiences, including morning challenges with his son and clie...
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Episode 68
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22:55

Understanding Cumulative Stress: How It Fuels Workplace Conflict
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode discusses the cumulative effects of stress on workplace conflict and the interconnection between work and personal life stressors. He highlights how stress can negatively impact o...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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27:10

Strategies for Managing Cognitive Dissonance in the Workplace
Discover how to handle workplace biases effectively with actionable strategies to strengthen your conflict resolution skills. In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, Simon Goode explores cognitive dissonance, its impact on decision-maki...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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27:25

5 Debate Tactics To Avoid With Friends
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode discusses five online debate tactics that are ineffective when used with friends and family, and offers alternatives for better communication. He emphasises the importance of avoi...
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Episode 66
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28:34

Workplace Conflict Analysis: Tools for Leaders and Professionals
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, Simon Goode discusses his approach to analyzing workplace conflict, emphasizing the importance of understanding the self and the interplay of thoughts, feelings, perceptions, behaviors, and the bo...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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34:11

How To Handle Speeding Neighbours In Residential Area
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode delves into a neighborhood dispute between Kevin and Jim over speeding in a residential area. Through a case study, Simon explores the underlying causes of the conflict, offers me...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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30:43

ADHD & Workplace Conflict: Practical Management Strategies
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode delves into managing ADHD in the workplace. The discussion is structured around understanding ADHD symptoms, identifying triggers, and implementing effective strategies for manage...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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1:20:41

Moving On After Workplace Conflict: Steps To Deal With Unresolved Feelings
In Episode 62 of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode delves into the complexities of "moving on" from conflicts, offering insights inspired by a listener's review about unresolved workplace issues. The episode explores the nuances of ...
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Episode 62
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46:07

Six Steps to Effectively Analyze and Resolve Workplace Conflicts
In today's episode, we're diving deep into the art of analyzing workplace conflict situations. Join me as we walk through a strategic, step-by-step toolkit designed to help you better understand and resolve conflicts at work. We'll explore key ...
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Episode 61
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47:30

Navigating Workplace Conflict: Case Study Analysis & Mediation Strategies
In Episode 60 of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode analyzes three detailed case studies of workplace conflicts, offering strategies to address issues such as office music preferences, phone usage during retail shifts, and chronic ab...
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Episode 60
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37:53

Facilitating a HR Mediation With Staff: Essential Answers to Common Questions
Welcome back to the Conflict Skills Podcast! I'm your host, Simon Goode, and today we're diving into one of the most requested topics—workplace mediation. Episode 59 is all about answering your frequently asked questions on how to effectively m...
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Episode 59
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54:26

How To Run A Mediation Between Manager & Staff Member
Welcome to the Conflict Skills Podcast, where we provide you with crucial tools and insights for effectively managing both workplace and personal conflicts. I'm your host, Simon Goode, a professional mediator, and today we dive into a particula...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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54:50

How to Turn Down Work Invitations Respectfully
In today's episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, we're focusing on a challenge many of us face: how to say no to invitations from colleagues without causing offense. We'll delve into effective strategies to decline invitations gracefully, kee...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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15:49

Negotiating With Your Boss For a Raise: Five Effective Approaches to Try
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode delves into five strategic approaches for negotiating a raise with your boss, focusing on various conflict types: data, interest, values, structure, and relationship. Through prof...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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21:41

Navigating Morning Chaos: Conflict Management Tips for Parents
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode delves into the common struggles parents face during morning routines and shares strategies to ease the chaos. He highlights the importance of maintaining a calm environment to pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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42:07

The Best Questions to De-Escalate Any Situation
In today's episode, we're diving into an essential toolkit for anyone dealing with conflict: the best questions for de-escalating tense situations. Drawing from my experiences mediating deeply entrenched conflicts and working in high-stress env...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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17:36

Emotional Awareness: Key to Managing Workplace Conflicts and Relationships
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode delves into the importance of developing emotional awareness in navigating workplace conflicts. He explains a structured approach encompassing four stages: self-awareness, self-re...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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16:15

Managing Client Scope Creep: Conflict Resolution Techniques for Success
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode delves into the issue of client scope creep, particularly in the construction and design sectors, and provides five conflict resolution strategies to address it. The strategies in...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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24:01

Help - I Inherited A Dysfunctional Team At Work!
In Episode 51 of the Conflict Skills Podcast, Simon Goode provides a comprehensive guide on inheriting and managing a dysfunctional team, emphasizing the importance of starting with low-stakes interventions and understanding different types of con...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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34:01

Self-Coaching in Stressful Conflict: Using The GROW Model
Welcome to Episode 50 of the Conflict Skills Podcast! I’m your host, Simon Goode, a professional mediator here to guide you through the complexities of conflict management. In today's milestone episode, we dive into a unique application of the ren...
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Episode 50
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25:14

5 Top Conflict Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode delves into five common conflict mistakes, beginning with the damaging impact of the phrase "calm down." He explores why such phrases are often counterproductive and provides alterna...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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18:55

How Conflict Escalates Stress: Managing Your Response To Threat
Why is conflict so stressful? Join me as we explore the various factors that contribute to the immense stress caused by conflict, whether it's in our personal relationships or workplace interactions. We'll discuss the physiological impacts, why ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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18:32

How To Deal With Staff Using Phones - Team Leader Listener Question
Listener Question - Staff Using Phone At Work. In this episode, host Simon Goode tackles the common workplace issue of staff using their phones on the job. Through a detailed analysis of a manager's dilemma with a younger staff member repeatedly u...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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28:00

Cultural Differences & Conflict at Work: Tips and Strategies for Resolution
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, your host, Professional Mediator Simon Goode, dives into the intricate world of navigating cultural differences in the workplace. Drawing from his personal experiences working abroad in South Korea, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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25:08

Community Clash: Resolving a Noise Dispute with a Soccer Club
I’m your host, Simon Goode. Today, we delve into a personal conflict that hit close to home—literally—with the president of a local soccer club. Living next to the soccer field, the blend of community sport and personal peace has often been tricky...
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Episode 45
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43:43
