This week’s tip of the week talks about the usefulness of conflict in teams. Researchers have argued that a genuine difference of opinion about how a task should be executed helps teams to consider different opinions and points of view and arrive at the optimal decision.

But that’s research. How does this work in real life? Are teams which are fighting with each other also more creative or productive? How do you, as a manager, deal with such conflicts? Do you roll up your sleeves and pitch in, or do you simply avoid the issue and hope it resolves itself? Which is the best way to tackle a showdown between team members — by letting the play it out, or by fleeing the scene? Send in your views, stating your name and city of residence, in no more than 200 words, to thenewmanager@thehindu.co.in.

The best responses will be published.

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