Start Here – Introduction & Contact
Course Overview: Welcome to Understanding Conflicts and Conflicts of Interest in DD Councils. In this course, we will explore conflicts among Council members, and how they might be prevented or resolved. We’ll also look at how active participation of Council members in other organizations and advocacy efforts can be controversial.
This course will focus on the following:
- Types of Conflict
- Conflict Resolution
- Conflicts of Interest
- Real & Perceived Conflicts of Interest
- Assurance & Public Perception
- Dual Roles
- Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Course Objectives:
In this course, you will:
- Describe common types of conflict
- Explain possible solutions for conflict
- Define conflict of interest
- Describe different types of conflict of interest
- Distinguish between real and perceived conflict of interest
- Discuss dual roles and how to handle them
- Explain “assurance”
- State ways to avoid conflicts of interest
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The information in this course is for members, staff, and people supporting a Council on Developmental Disabilities with financial responsibilities. If you need assistance or have questions about the course, please contact HDI Learning by clicking on the “Contact Us” button located below or using the link located at the bottom of each page.
- It is required to complete each assessment with at least an 80% passing grade.
- Navigate through the course linearly, making sure to select ‘Mark Complete’ at the bottom of each page.