Motley Fool Money The Power of Disagreement
May 26, 2020
Discover the hidden drawbacks of total agreement in projects. Jonah Sachs shares how constructive disagreement can be a catalyst for creativity. He highlights the benefits of constructive conflict in team settings and offers strategies for incorporating healthy dissent. By balancing unity with differing opinions, teams can promote innovation while maintaining a positive dynamic. Embrace the power of disagreement to elevate collaboration!
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Gamifying Dissent
- "Gamify dissent" by encouraging constructive disagreement in structured settings, similar to Steve Kerr’s coaching style.
- Return to a safe environment after these sessions to foster creativity and critical thinking.
Teacher's Paradox
- Teachers often value agreeableness over creativity in students.
- While claiming creativity is important, they favor agreeable, less creative students.
Agreeableness vs. Creativity
- Agreeableness is a strong predictor of non-creativity.
- Creative individuals tend to be less agreeable, potentially causing friction in environments valuing agreeableness.
