A1-205 Webinar

Managing Conflict in ECE Teams

Creating effective communication and minimising conflict in your team with Anna Banas.
$49 per person *Included in ECELU Club
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Conflict in early childhood settings is inevitable — but it doesn't have to be damaging. When left unaddressed, team tension can erode morale, disrupt workplace culture, and ultimately impact the children and families you serve. But when handled well, conflict can become a powerful catalyst for growth, deeper trust, and stronger collaboration.

This webinar is designed specifically for early childhood leaders who want to move beyond the awkward silence, the unspoken frustration, and the difficult conversations they keep putting off.

Presented By

Anna Banas

Webinar Duration

Approximately 45 minutes
Live at Wednesday 8th July 2026 7:30pm AEST

Skill Level

Suitable for beginner to experienced centre directors and educational leaders

What will you learn?

Join us as we explore:
  • Why conflict is so common in ECE teams — and why that's actually okay
  • The difference between healthy tension and harmful conflict
  • Practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations with confidence
  • How to build a team culture where concerns are raised early and resolved respectfully
  • Tools to help you stay regulated when emotions run high

Whether you're dealing with a long-standing team dynamic that's gone stale, a clash of values between staff members, or simply want to feel more equipped for the hard conversations ahead — this session is for you.

Leave with real strategies you can use the very next day. Because a team that communicates well, cares well.
Certificate of completion provided for your professional learning records
About the presenter

Anna Banas

Anna is a coach and consultant working with parents, teachers and learning communities. She has conducted extensive research into conflict in ECE settings, the findings of which have been widely published. Anna has worked as a lecturer, researcher, is a certified Nonviolent Communication trainer, and collaborates with Neufeld Institute Aotearoa and The Needs-Based Coaching Institute. 

Anna cares deeply about supporting parents and teachers, so that our tamariki can thrive in safe, respectful and caring homes and communities. She is also a mother of three children, who provide her opportunity to practice what she preaches in her daily life. 

What others said about this webinar:

This was great. I loved the examples and points on how we see children as capable but then we take away their decision making with something as simple as coat wearing.
— AMY
What an awesome webinar, made you think whether who we are doing it for and reflecting on our practice.
— MEMUN
It was awesome so easy to listen to and very practical thanks
— KAREN

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