Troubleshooting Agile In Praise of Avoiding Conflict
Jun 23, 2021
Delve into the fascinating world of conflict in teamwork, where the balance between healthy disagreement and false harmony takes center stage. Discover how avoiding conflict can sometimes lead to beneficial groupthink while navigating the tricky waters of decision-making. Uncover the concept of 'collaboration theater' and the need for authentic leadership in fostering true teamwork. Plus, explore the intriguing idea of paradoxical agenda-setting, which encourages open dialogue around conflicting values to enhance group dynamics.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Power of Paradoxical Agenda Setting
- Paradoxical agenda setting reveals that giving up certain behaviors has hidden value to people.
- Acknowledging the positive aspects of what is being given up helps uncover true commitment to change.
Groupthink Hinders True Collaboration
- True collaboration needs both willingness to disagree and mutual trust.
- Many organizations suffer from superficial harmony leading to groupthink, avoiding productive conflict.
Value in Avoiding Conflict
- Groupthink offers comfort with low conflict and common purpose, appearing effective from outside.
- Avoiding conflict can be useful in situations where the investment in full conflict outweighs benefits.
