Understanding Sources of Conflict and Conflict Management Styles
Date:
June 03, 2026
Location:
Virtual - Zoom
Time:
9:00 AM (EST)
Virtual Workshop
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CPL: 3 Units
Please note: This workshop is offered twice annually. The second offering, Understanding Sources of Conflict, will be held virtually on October 29, 2026.
| Registration in this workshop is intended for one person only. Virtual and AI recording is not permitted. For accessibility requests or questions, please contact events@ontarioplanners.ca. |
Effective conflict resolution is critical for planners and working professionals, where collaborative planning and decision-making are essential. This training will equip participants with the skills necessary to manage conflict constructively, enhance assertiveness, and improve communication—vital tools for any team. By participating in this workshop, you will gain valuable conflict management techniques that promote clear communication and stronger working relationships, ultimately leading to more effective project outcomes.
Workshop Objectives:
• Explore how conflicts arise in planning environments due to differing objectives, priorities, or stakeholder interests.
• Recognize the common sources of conflict specific to planning projects (e.g., resource allocation, timelines, roles).
• Delve into the five conflict management styles (Competing, Accommodating, Avoiding, Compromising, Collaborating) with an emphasis on how each can be applied in planning scenarios.
• Learn how to identify your own style and adapt it to different conflict situations within planning teams.
Key Takeaways:
• By the end of the session, participants will understand the common sources of conflict within the planning process and their impact on team dynamics and project outcomes.
• Participants will understand different conflict management styles, recognize their own style, and learn how to apply these styles effectively in conflicts to achieve better outcomes.
Facilitator(s): Danielle Blommestyn
Danielle Blommestyn is a seasoned Conflict Management Practitioner with over a decade of experience in both the public and private sectors. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen’s University and a Post Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution from York University. Her career has been marked by her role as the Senior Conflict Management Practitioner for the Department of National Defence, where she has been instrumental in handling complex, high-stakes disputes and facilitating resolutions across a wide range of situations. Her extensive experience in the military and public service context has sharpened her skills in addressing conflicts within large organizations, handling sensitive interpersonal disputes, and managing multi-party processes.
In addition to her work with the Department of National Defence, Danielle engages in private practice, where she offers expert services in mediation, facilitation, conflict coaching, and the design of multi-party conflict resolution processes. Her approach to conflict management is deeply client-centered, focusing on empowering individuals and teams to collaboratively find solutions to their challenges.
Danielle is also a dynamic and highly sought-after Facilitator for Conflict Management workshops and training courses. Known for her engaging and interactive teaching style, she draws upon adult learning principles to create rich, collaborative learning environments where participants actively engage with the material and with one another. Whether she’s leading a workshop for corporate leaders or facilitating courses for public sector professionals, her training programs emphasize practical skill-building, fostering personal growth, and the application of conflict resolution strategies in real-world scenarios.
Fees:
Members: $225 + HST
Non-Members: $250 + HST
OPPI Student Member/Retired Member: $200 + HST
