Managing Conflict and Difficult Situations for Service Workers
6mGeneral2025-11-12
Authors

ARQ LONDON

Kris Hall
Course details
Hospitality expert Kris Hall dives into conflict management with a course designed for service workers who face challenging customer and team interactions. Learn how to apply the CALM framework to center yourself, acknowledge emotions, and move towards collaborative solutions. Discover how to leverage emotional intelligence in responding to complaints with empathy. Find out how to de-escalate tensions between teammates and maintain performance under pressure. Explore self-regulation techniques that help you recognize emotional triggers and stay composed. Dive into post-conflict repair processes to acknowledge contributions and analyze triggers and responses. Learn to implement these techniques in real-world scenarios, transforming conflict into connections and opportunities for leadership. This course is ideal for shift workers in the service industry looking to enhance their interpersonal skills and resilience to improve well-being and workplace harmony.
Skills covered
Frontline Worker SkillsCommunicationLimited SeriesProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and Management
Concepts
Turning Conflict into Connection
- Turning conflict into connection
Understanding and Managing Conflict
- Why conflict happens
- The three-step CALM framework
Resolving Customer and Team Conflicts
- Scenario A - The complaining customer
- Scenario B - Conflict with a teammate
Managing Your Own Frustration
- Handling your own frustration
Repairing and Reflecting after Conflict
- Repair and reflect
Applying CALM in Real Situations
- Your challenge for the week