Conflict is uncomfortable for people. Sometimes, conflict is so psychologically excruciating that team members will do anything to avoid it. And avoiding it is easy. The painless way to sidestep conflict is to agree to whatever is at issue. When team members agree too quickly, they are often using a trapdoor to avoid the potential conflict inherent in discussion and debate.
Leaders Don’t Always Take Yes for an Answer
Leaders Don’t Always Take Yes for an Answer
Leaders Don’t Always Take Yes for an Answer
Conflict is uncomfortable for people. Sometimes, conflict is so psychologically excruciating that team members will do anything to avoid it. And avoiding it is easy. The painless way to sidestep conflict is to agree to whatever is at issue. When team members agree too quickly, they are often using a trapdoor to avoid the potential conflict inherent in discussion and debate.