“I respectfully disagree!”

Disagreements are crucial for a high-functioning team that makes effective decisions. However, we’ve lost the art of disagreeing effectively, which can lead to unnecessary conflict. In an increasingly polarised world, both on social media and in the workplace, it’s vital to relearn how to debate ideas without attacking each other. Communications specialist Leah Mether offers several tips for disagreeing respectfully. Ultimately, she insists, the goal is to focus on the issue at hand and maintain respectful communication, even in the face of disagreements.