High-performing teams don’t avoid conflict - they navigate it well.

Research from Amy Edmondson (1999; updated 2014) shows that psychological safety is the foundation for learning and innovation. A 2023 study in the Academy of Management Journal confirms it: when team members feel safe to speak up - even with dissenting ideas - performance and creativity soar. Without it, engagement stalls and innovation slows.

💡 Think about your team for a moment: when was the last time you had a constructive disagreement that led to better results?

Creating that environment isn’t automatic - it takes deliberate effort and the right approach. That’s where we help teams transform theory into practice, building the skills and culture for productive conflict and lasting impact.

📩 Curious how your team could navigate conflict more effectively? Reach out and let’s explore what that looks like for you: https://lnkd.in/ejTpJp7f

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