Staff Conflicts
Dealing with staff conflicts in schools. Practical professional learning for New Zealand school leaders.
Staff conflict is an inevitable part of leading people, but it doesn't have to disrupt your culture or consume your time. When handled well, difficult situations can strengthen relationships, improve communication and build a healthier workplace.
Designed specifically for principals, deputy principals and senior leaders, this focused 60-minute MicroPLD course gives you practical tools to identify issues early, navigate challenging conversations with confidence and meet your responsibilities under New Zealand employment and education frameworks.
Created for the realities of school leadership, this is professional learning you can put into practice immediately.
60 Minutes | Self-Paced Online | Unlimited Access
Trusted by 3000+ Educators
Practical & Time Efficient
Certificate of Completion Included
Built by Experienced NZ Educators
What you’ll learn
Recognise the common causes and early warning signs of staff conflict.
Approach difficult conversations with confidence and professionalism.
Apply practical conflict resolution techniques before issues escalate.
Build proactive systems that support positive staff relationships.
Meet your legal and policy obligations within New Zealand schools.
What’s Included?
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Build a clear understanding of why staff conflict arises and how it typically shows up in schools.
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Learn practical approaches for navigating and resolving conflict in a calm, constructive way.
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Explore how culture shapes perspectives on conflict and how to respond with respect and awareness.
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Develop strategies to address issues early and create a more positive, collaborative staff culture.
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Understand the key legal and employment considerations that sit around managing staff conflict.
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Reinforce your learning with a short quiz to check understanding of key concepts and approaches.
One Membership.
Unlimited Learning.
Access all the leadership, compliance and classroom courses with one membership.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for leaders responsible for building positive, high-performing school cultures, including:
Principals
Deputy and Associate Principals
Assistant Principals
Senior Leadership Teams
Kāhui Ako and curriculum leaders with people management responsibilities
New and aspiring school leaders wanting greater confidence in managing staff relationships
Whether you're dealing with an immediate issue or looking to create a stronger, more collaborative workplace culture, this course provides practical guidance you can use straight away.
What educators are saying
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— Principal
“The courses were short, relevant, and grounded in real leadership challenges.”
— Principal
“It helped me reflect intentionally on my leadership without stepping away from my school for days.”
— Principal
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