Avoiding conflict leads to poor decision-making and consensus should be avoided. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about making a good decision through conflict with their son's academic schedule. Conflict is necessary for arriving at the right decision, although many think they can find the right solution without disagreement.
Pat tackles one of his favorite topics. He and Cody discuss why conflict is critical on teams and why so many organizations avoid it at all costs. Pat provides practical tips for leaders and teams looking to bring more healthy conflict into their decision-making.