Whether you want to learn more about the principles that shape Next Element, sign up for a leadership and communication training session or enroll in a certification class, we have an event for you.
Learn to stop the drain of workplace drama through compassionate conflict. Leading Out of Drama courses teach the fundamental skills for harnessing the positive potential in conflict, including Next Element’s proprietary ORPO template for difficult conversations. Many of our courses are offered multiple times per year. See our complete listing with additional dates and times by visiting our Upcoming Events page.
Conflict and You: The Basics of Compassionate Conflict and Leading Out of Drama Core Concepts are approved for ICF Continuing Coach Education Credit.
Are you drained by drama? Are you ready for a change? You can’t eliminate conflict, but you can change how you approach it.
In this FREE 18-lesson course you will receive one short lesson every few days via email, guiding you to reframe how you think about conflict, and apply the principles of Compassionate Accountability to transform conflict in all areas of your life. It’s time to turn conflict into a source of positive energy and connection!
Each short lesson includes; 1) One key concept with strategies you can apply immediately, 2) Additional resources if you want to go deeper, and 3) Questions for reflection.
It’s free, so why not start today!
Conflict and You: The Basics of Compassionate Conflict will give you self-awareness about how you participate in and contribute to negative conflict around you. This course offers options for making healthier choices and provides proven strategies for inviting others into positive conflict for compassionate and productive interactions.
Approved for ICF Continuing Coach Education Credit.
Custom scheduling for groups available by request and can be delivered in person or virtually.
By applying our proven compassionate accountability model, we teach you how to use conflict as a powerful resource for transformation and engagement. We’ve designed a training program just for leaders seeking to improve their communication and conflict skills. Achieve business results and meet your goals, while maintaining dignity and respect in your work relationships. Learn to balance compassion and accountability!
Approved for ICF Continuing Coach Education Credit.
Courses are held virtually during 2 x 3-hour sessions:
9am – 12 pm (Central Time, U.S.)
One session left in 2023!
In this advanced course, you will master the art of recognizing drama and compassion.
Courses are held virtually during 2 x 3-hour sessions in 2023:
9am – 12:00pm (Central Time, U.S.)
March 4 – 5, 2024
Pre-requisite: Must have completed LOD Core Concepts course prior to attending this, or any, of the LOD Advanced Conflict courses.
In this advanced course, master Compassionate Accountability® from within.
Courses are held virtually during 2 x 3-hour sessions:
9am – 12:00pm (U.S. Central Time Zone)
October 18 & 19, 2023
Pre-requisite: Must have completed LOD Core Concepts course prior to attending this, or any, of the LOD Advanced Conflict courses.
In this advanced course, master Compassionate Accountability® with others.
Courses are held virtually during 2 x 3-hour sessions:
9am – 12:00pm (Central Time, U.S.)
Nov. 11 & 12, 2024
Pre-requisite: Must have completed LOD Core Concepts course prior to attending this, or any, of the LOD Advanced Conflict courses.
LOD helps harness the energy of conflict to create meaningful, positive experiences through the principles of Compassionate Accountability. By earning a certification in LOD, you’ll be able to help your clients overcome the stigma surrounding conflict, lose the negative effects of drama – and experience radical results.
Certification is held virtually during 6 x 4-hour sessions:
Learn the art of compassionate communication with the Process Communication Model. An internationally-acclaimed, reliable, behaviorally-based communication model, PCM can be used to help you better connect with all six personality types, while raising your own self-awareness and self-management skills. Many of our courses are offered multiple times per year. See our complete listing with additional dates and times by visiting our Upcoming Events page.
Unleash your leadership potential by taking the next step. The PCM Leadership Profile is a comprehensive guide for how to leverage your unique personality in leadership. Live debrief with a Next Element PCM coach is included. See our complete course listing with additional dates and times by visiting our Upcoming Events page.
PCM is an internationally acclaimed, highly reliable, behaviorally-based communication model used to individually tailor connection and motivation and build trust and rapport. Valid, reliable and actionable, PCM answers the “So what? Now what?” questions about how to communicate with different types of people.
Courses are held virtually during 4 x 4-hour sessions in 2023:
8am – 12pm (Central Time U.S)
In this advanced course you will gain deeper understanding of the psychological determinants of behavior and practice your communication skills for effective interactions.
Courses are held virtually during 3 x 4-hour sessions in 2023:
8am – 12pm (Central Time, U.S.)
With a certification in PCM, you’ll be able to help your clients experience the benefits of compassionate communication. Throughout the framework, you’ll help your clients explore the six PCM personality types and learn how to embrace the diversity of each to experience unprecedented effective communication.
Certification is held virtually during 8 x 4-hour sessions in 2022: