Your team is divided over design changes. How can you navigate conflicting opinions to reach a resolution?
When design changes split your team, bridge the divide with these strategies:
How do you handle conflicting opinions in your team?
Your team is divided over design changes. How can you navigate conflicting opinions to reach a resolution?
When design changes split your team, bridge the divide with these strategies:
How do you handle conflicting opinions in your team?
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In addition to the above, set the boundaries for the discussion. Cost, schedule, availability of materials, and the safety during construction are a few examples. Set rules of engagement as well, to reach compromise quicker. An example would be requiring a second or third supporter of the proposed solution.
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If your team is split on design changes, start by bringing everyone back to the project’s main goals to focus on what really matters. Make sure everyone gets a chance to share their thoughts openly and look at the options using data or examples to keep it objective. See if there’s a way to combine ideas or find middle ground, and if you’re stuck, get input from stakeholders or an expert. Once a decision is made, be clear about why it was chosen so everyone’s on the same page moving forward.
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Follow a regimental management of change process but start from a "no change" position unless it does not work or unsafe...the illusion of optimization is real...
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Sit down with involved parties to search and agree on the best solution to resolve any disputes between affected areas of stage
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In addition to these few key things to be consider: 1. Objective: A clarification on objective to be conveyed to each stakeholder. 2. Facts and Data: Design changes needs to be evaulated , Data simulation to be performed. 3. Idetify Common Ground: Look for shared priorities or principles among the conflicting views.Highlight areas of agreement to build a foundation for compromise. By balancing active listening, logical evaluation, and decisive leadership, we can turn team disagreements into opportunities for innovation and stronger collaboration.
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