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March 1, 2022 | 4-minute read (607 words)
Do you get irritated when someone disagrees with a suggestion you make during a work meeting? Many of us have been conditioned to focus on teamwork and consensus-driven decisions in the workplace, to the extent that we feel uncomfortable with disagreement. The desire for consensus can lead us to ignore our inner reservations and submit to the loudest voice in the room or immediately agree with the highest-ranking meeting participant.
But it’s important to consider that businesses often develop or even flourish as the result of healthy disagreement. Teams succeed when they can have a fair debate over opposing ideas, because it helps ensure the final decision is not based solely on maintaining the status quo. Attempting to eliminate conflict from the workplace can actually stifle growth by preventing the exchange of fresh and innovative ideas.
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