Until recently, I was convinced that cooperation is the best way to resolve conflicts. Always. Without exception. This belief has accompanied me for years, reinforced by books, trainings and work methodologies or frameworks. Especially in a work environment based on Agile, where cooperation is a paramount value and is inflected in all cases. No wonder – after all, cooperation gives the best results.
I once worked with a team where one of the programmers was extremely precise. He cared a lot about what he called “technical excellence”. He believed that the code should be written in a way that would not cause any problems or raise any doubts in the future. You may say – “But that’s how it should be”. Hmmm… As with everything – it depends 🙂
Making conflict in a team more agile-way might remind my vacation in a camper., with my family, having nearly 2000 km ahead. Find out why.
Work environments can often feel like an emotional rollercoaster, throwing us into situations that test our patience and balance. As team leaders and agile coaches, it’s crucial to understand how these emotional upheavals can influence team dynamics and to guide your team toward healthier conflict resolution. Let’s explore some common triggers, why we sometimes act like children during conflicts, and how to argue like an adult.
We live in a world of catchy frameworks and methods. Companies want to be agile, they want to be effective, they are looking for modern management methods. They train, implement, improve… In this rush, understanding goals and “heading towards the same goal” takes on new meaning. We often experience chaos, disorder and unpredictability, which causes frustration and fuels conflicts.