Handling Project Conflict with the CLEAR Framework

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Handling Project Conflict with the CLEAR Framework

Hosted by Justin Bateh, PhD

306 students

What you'll learn

C – Cut the Fluff

Don’t ease into it. Don’t sugarcoat. Don’t add 4 paragraphs of context.

L – Label the Behavior, Not the Person

You’re not attacking someone’s character—you’re naming what happened.

E – Explain the Impact

Why does this matter? People are more likely to change when they understand the consequences.

A – Ask for Alignment

Most of the time, people will explain themselves—and often, take ownership—if you give them room.

R – Recommit or Redirect

The point is to close the loop. Don’t leave it vague. End with clarity.

Why this topic matters

Most project leaders avoid hard conversations. They stall, soften the message, or bury the issue in polite talk. Here’s the truth: avoiding tough conversations creates more conflict, not less. If you want to lead, you have to speak with clarity, not comfort. In this session, I teach how to use The CLEAR Framework to handle tough talks on your project teams simply and effectively.

You'll learn from

Justin Bateh, PhD

CEO | 25,000+ learners | 80+ Projects | 8x Awards | LinkedIn Learning Instructor

Justin Bateh has helped over 25,000 professionals from top companies like Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, and Medtronic accelerate their careers through proven, corporate-level training.

As the CEO of Projects Right, a former Chief Operating Officer, and a PhD and PMP-certified leader, he brings hands-on expertise and real-world insights to every lesson. Justin is a 3x LinkedIn Learning Instructor, creator of the highest-ranked AI for Project Management course, and an 8x award-winning educator.

His work reaches over 200,000 daily readers, and his approach has empowered professionals worldwide to master project management, AI integration, and leadership excellence.

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