Leadership skills and conflict resolution
Joan Camilleri, Head of Counselling Services. University of Malta
Date & Time
28th November 2024
18:00 - 19:30 CET
Availability
In person event
Location
Friggieri Hall,
Valletta Design Cluster
Price
€ 40.00 (Standard)
€ 20.00 (*Students)
*Note: You are only eligible for student rates if registering with your University of Malta, MCAST or American University of Malta email addresses.
This course was specifically developed for current managers and leaders and/or persons who hope to develop into such roles. In this unit, participants will explore their efficiency when leading in various situations and will be given tools to enhance their function.
Topics explored include leadership styles, transition management during the implementation of change, strong points and leadership challenges, creating effective communication styles that may be used during conflict resolution, and self-reflectivity as an effective leadership tool and as burnout prevention.
Difficulty Level
A general appreciation of the subject, as well as an understanding of how the subject may affect, or integrate, with other subjects.
Prerequisite
None
Who is this for?
This course is designed for professionals in the construction industry, including architects, engineers, site technical officers, project and construction managers, contractors, and those aspiring to take on leadership roles. It is tailored for individuals who manage teams, navigate complex project requirements, and lead through challenging transitions on-site and within project phases. Whether you are responsible for coordinating across disciplines, overseeing site operations, or managing project timelines, this course equips you with the skills to lead effectively, communicate with clarity, and resolve conflicts in a high-stakes environment.
Meet your instructor?
Dr. Joan Camilleri is the Head of Counselling Services at the University of Malta and the Malta Junior College. In this role, she manages a multi-disciplinary team that provides psychological, psychotherapeutic, and psychiatric services to students and staff. She also lectures legal trainees in mental health and counselling trainees in psychopathology and Gestalt psychotherapy. She has a wealth of experience in the mental health field, including over 22 years as Managing Psychologist Managing Psychologist with Coordinating duties at Mental Health Malta. She also held the position of Senior Clinical Psychologist at Mount Carmel Hospital for 10 years. Her experience extends to the Substance Abuse Therapeutic Unit at Corradino Correction Facility, where she worked for almost 15 years. Joan’s expertise in psychotherapy, leadership, and organisational psychology is evident in her career. She has led training initiatives, developed CPD systems, and contributed to national policy discussions on substance abuse. She is also actively involved in teaching and supervising psychotherapy trainees. Joan is the Secretary of the EMDR Europe Association.
Lecture aims
The main objectives of this training course are:
- Self-development through the exploration of personal psychological processes which occur when leading and/or managing people;
- Enhancement of transition leadership and change management skills through improved self-awareness.
- Transformational leadership style as a conflict resolution skill
Learning Outcomes
By promoting personal/professional development throughout this course in a safe and supportive learning environment, participants are empowered to:
- Discover current leadership skills, evaluate their efficacy and develop new ones if necessary.
- Consolidate existing effective management and leadership practices.
- Adjust and fine-tune behaviours and attitudes.
- Develop further their own interpersonal and change management skills based on feedback obtained from this course.
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