Engage in heated, free-for-all debates that often lead nowhere or consider using a version of the IMAGO conversation process. This approach ensures that everyone's opinions are heard and understood fully.

Delve into specific mindsets that individuals and teams can adopt to change their perception of conflict and handle it in a way that yields positive team outcomes.

When team members are able to stay relationally engaged in the midst of conflict (regardless of outcomes), they tend to walk away feeling respected and empowered, instead of drained and angry.