Dare to Disagree

Dare to Disagree

Disagreement isn't always a bad thing! One could argue that it is one of the most valuable traits to have in a successful business. There is one caveat: It has to be done professionally. In her TED talk, Margaret Heffernan shows us, good disagreement is central to progress. She illustrates (sometimes counterintuitively) how the best partners aren’t echo chambers — and how great research teams, relationships, and businesses allow people to deeply disagree. Take a look at this TED talk, and use it as a challenge to your current processes at work. Then, ask yourself these questions: 

1. Do I foster an environment that encourages or discourages discussion?

2. Will I respond well to disagreement, if not, what can I do to change that relationship?

3. What makes me uncomfortable with disagreement, specifically?

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Source: https://www.ted.com/talks/margaret_heffernan_dare_to_disagree?language=en

Rod Coleman

Retired to a Life of Hunting, Fishing & Golf

8 年

Spot on...organizations often create a culture of " yes" men/women. Constructive disagreement sparks creativity ...there are people in all levels of organizations that have great ideas unfortunately they are never heard

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Edward O'Toole

Product Development/Technical Support at Reliance Vitamin

8 年

If we two of us agree on everything, at least one of us is not thinking. Anon.

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Tim Hagen

President of Progress Coaching | Coaching, Leadership Development

8 年

Thanks rachel, tammy, and nick

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Nick Wilmoth

SeedStore Lead at Syngenta

8 年

That was great!

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Tammie Rimon (Smart)

Mortgage Broker | Home Loan Broker | Commercial Loans | Business Loans | Car Finance | Equipment Finance

8 年

That’s something to think about. Great post.

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