Good Morning,
Everyone has their own opinion on pretty much anything and everything. This is good, as we are all individuals, which can easily be seen. What we do not see though, is people sharing their opinions in places where it would really make a difference. In our interactions with others, we often find people who are afraid of confrontation will even accept other peoples opinions and go with decisions based on these opinions when they feel otherwise, or worse yet, know that it will not work or is not the best decision for the team or company.
If everyone is in agreement, and based on the above, most people are not really in agreement, they are keeping quiet, then the opportunity to find the best solution is being lost. By comparing opinions and thoughts and working through problems, the best solutions can come about.
Remember, none of us are as smart as all of us – Warren Bennis and others.
While confrontation can be intimidating, how does it compare to accepting solutions you know are not the best, in part, due to people not sharing their thoughts and opinions? When you see an opportunity for improvement, offer your opinion. Try to avoid doing it in a demeaning manner like ‘that is foolish, you should….’ Try something like ‘that is good, and how about this?’
When more people add their thoughts and opinions to a solution, it gives that solution a chance to be the best it can be. Disagreements can be worked out, and everyone can win, if we share our thoughts in a caring and supportive way.
This all leads to better understanding and better performance by everyone!
Enjoy!
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