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Encourage healthy debate from "summary" of Think Again by Adam Grant
The best teams don't shy away from disagreements. Instead of avoiding conflict, they embrace it. They know that healthy debate is crucial for making informed decisions and coming up with creative solutions. When team members share their diverse perspectives and challenge each other's ideas, they can uncover blind spots and push each other to think more critically. Encouraging healthy debate means creating a safe space where people feel comfortable expressing their opinions, even if they go against the grain. It's about fostering a culture where dissent is seen as an opportunity for growth rather than a threat to harmony. Leaders play a crucial role in setting the tone for constructive disagreement by modeling openness to different viewpoints and encouraging others to do the same. In a team that values healthy debate, people are more likely to speak up when they have concerns or alternative suggestions. They are willing...
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