Navigating conflict in a diverse team
Navigating conflict in a diverse team
11 May 2026, 13h - 17h
General context
Conflict is inevitable in any collaborative setting, especially in diverse teams. Needing to conduct a difficult conversation with your PI? Having to bring fair but harsh feedback to a colleague? Wanting to assert your boundaries in a respectful manner? These are all potential conflict situations that the workshop will tackle. Because when managed well, conflict can become an opportunity for innovation and stronger working relationships.
By deepening self-awareness and practicing strategies for psychologically safe conversations, participants learn how to transform tension into collaboration.
After this training, you will:
- Recognize factors that shape workplace conflict, including diversity, emotions, and power dynamics.
- Identify your own conflict style and understand its impact on others.
- Apply practical techniques for constructive dialogue, collaboration, and mediation.
- Use tools to create psychologically safe, inclusive team environments.
This interactive half-day workshop combines:
- Short theory inputs on conflict dynamics and the role of diversity, power, and emotions.
- Self-assessment exercises to identify individual conflict styles.
- Scenario-based practice in dialogue, collaboration, and mediation techniques.
- Group reflection and discussion to share insights and strategies for an inclusive team culture.
The emphasis is on real-world application, giving participants concrete tools and confidence to navigate conflict constructively.
This workshop is ideal for:
- Researchers and staff of all levels navigating collaborative, multicultural teams.
- Team leaders, managers, and principal investigators seeking to build inclusive, respectful environments.
- Anyone who wants to improve their communication skills and build confidence in addressing challenging situations.
Trainers
Agnes Uhereczky
Agnes Uhereczky is the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer at VIB. Agnes is an experienced and engaging trainer and facilitator and worked with many different organisations in the past.
Practical info
11 May 2027
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II
Technologiepark 75
9052 Zwijnaarde
Belgium
11 May 2027
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II
From Ghent Sint-Pieters station, you can take a bus to Technologiepark. Please check Routeplanner De Lijn for schedules.
11 May 2027
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II
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Shared bicycles:
Several providers are active in the area.
Take a look at their platforms:
- Indigo Weel Pro app
- Bluebike
- DOTT
- BOLT eBikes
- Donkey Republic
There are also some public bicycle pumps at the park.
11 May 2027
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II
There is only one entrance to Technologiepark. At the entrance, please take a ticket - Parking is only allowed in regular parking spots (for instance in front of the building) and in the parking tower. Parking alongside the roads or in other places where there is no regular parking is prohibited.