Good conversations and relationships involve both agreement and disagreement. Cleverness lies in knowing when to argue and when to stop. The RISA checklist helps in navigating disagreements effectively: Is the disagreement real? Is it important? Is it specific enough? Are the two sides aligned in their objectives? Meeting the RISA checklist doesn't guarantee a successful argument, but it sets the conditions for a constructive discussion by ensuring the disagreement is genuine, significant, specific, and aligned in goals.