2025 Accelerate! Conference | Steering Disputes Towards Resolution Using Conflict Management Techniques

NOV. 11 BLOCK 5 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Steering Disputes Towards Resolution Using Conflict Management Techniques

Barika Hamilton

Director - UAB Family Clinic
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

HR/TALENT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Everyone experiences conflict, yes everyone. Why? We are unique individuals with unique experiences, desires, and perceptions, all of which influence what we believe, think, say, and act. Sooner or later, there will be a moment of disagreement. Participate in this insightful session designed to equip you with the skills to effectively address conflicts. You'll learn proven dispute-resolution techniques that not only help you respond constructively but also foster stronger, more productive relationships. By mastering these methods, you'll be able to enhance team morale and significantly boost overall productivity in your workplace. Don't miss this opportunity to prepare for challenges and turn potential disputes into positive outcomes.

Attend this session to:

Identify common sources of conflict in the workplace and beyond.
Discuss how to create an environment for fruitful dialogue using proper rules of engagement.
Integrate best practices for wholesome communication and active listening during constructive dispute resolution.

Barika Hamilton

Director - UAB Family Clinic | The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Barika Hamilton has spent the past 23 years making a meaningful impact across academic, medical, and corporate sectors. She began her career at Ryder System Inc., leading a 150-member team supporting Honda Manufacturing of America. In 2017, she transitioned to academia, joining the University of Alabama as a business consultant. From 2019 to 2023, she served as director of operations at Samford University鈥檚 Cumberland School of Law. Today, Hamilton is the director of the UAB Family Clinic, part of UAB Medicine and Children鈥檚 of Alabama, where she oversees strategic functions supporting care for HIV-positive women, infants, youth, and adolescents. Outside of work, she enjoys the lively companionship of her husband and their two spirited children, who keep her grounded, inspired, and energized every day.