WorkLife with Adam Grant

The Science of Productive Conflict

WorkLife with Adam Grant ›

39:49 | Apr 13th, 2021

7 recommendations

Whether it's over a project, politics, or pizza toppings, conflict with colleagues is inevitable. The goal is not to eliminate it; it’s to handle it better. There’s a whole science of managing individ...Show More



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chpest recommended:May 30th, 2022

I thought this episode was:

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💯 A must listen
🤔 Thought-provoking
👍 Well-produced
🕵️‍ Well-researched
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haasaggie recommended:Jan 25th, 2022

We've recently had a high bit of turnover on our team and with an influx of new talent, I've been doing some research on how to rebuild our team culture and strengthen our collaboration. Of course, I've been looking through some of Adam Grant's podcasts and writings. I found this episode to be par...Show More

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epekilis recommended:Jul 23rd, 2021

Terrific episode on different types of workplace conflict and how to approach them in a mature way that can actually strengthen teams instead of destroy them.

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zyte recommended:Jun 13th, 2021

I thought this episode was:

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mm recommended:May 31st, 2021

Conflict is not a bad thing! You often need "creative conflict" to progress ideas. But what's a good way to have productive conflict? Great categorization of different conflict types and how to resolve them.

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aliceko recommended:May 26th, 2021

Wow. One of the best workplace episodes I’ve listened to this year. Every single leader/manager/team member should listen to this episode on learning the different types of conflict and how to resolve conflict (never assume! Learn each other’s strengths and weaknesses!) Love that Expensify shared th...Show More

I thought this episode was:

😲 Fascinating
💬 A great conversation
💎 A Hidden Gem
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🤯 Unbeliveable
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yesitsamerica recommended:May 24th, 2021

A great conversation about how Expensify manages conflict inside their projects and processes A #whatsnext channel design to identify problems and collaborate to resolve any issues. The episode also discusses the type of conflicts and how written communication and self awareness goes hand in han...Show More

I thought this episode was:

💬 A great conversation
💡 Educational
🤔 Thought-provoking
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