Start by facilitating a neutral space where both executives can openly share their perspectives and concerns. Actively listen to each stance, making sure to clarify underlying motivations—whether it’s strategic focus, ROI, or immediate team needs. Identify shared goals, such as strengthening the leadership pipeline or enhancing team performance, and use these as a foundation for finding common ground. Present options that integrate aspects of both perspectives. Encourage small, incremental steps or pilot programs to test solutions and gather results. By fostering mutual respect and showing commitment to finding a balanced solution, you can turn the negotiation into a collaborative effort focused on long-term success.

Few ways I would approach it are: Link their learning priorities to their culture (values & behaviours) and see if that resonates. Or align them with big initiatives happening for them at the moment such as Change, Merger, 10X Growth etc and suggest learning opportunities in accordance. Do some diagnostic to understand underlying reason of conflict (could research previous initiatives which may have failed, or any power dynamics that are at play or look at performance data etc) Get an understanding of what emotions are at play (use EQ tools if needed). Then address each leader based on preferences and perceptions. Thereby increasing their self-awareness too.

Firstly i would allow only if the clashes are healthy & manageable. If it goes out of control, i will try to immediately request to get them to go with the decorum. Focusing on win-win proposition is important. I will give them some cooling period. Then i would meet the leaders individually & try to understand their perspectives. Once they are sane & logical, i will suggest some workshops with a common agenda along with the bigger goals & organisational communication as well. Healthy debates are welcomed but certainly not clashes

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