Many people always seek the security of consensus and steer clear of any disagreement. On the other hand, a situation with excessive conflict may lead to stalling and debate. When disagreement is well-timed and well-placed through protocols to ensure its application, it is likely to be most useful.
Is it typical to have differences of opinion at work?
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Yes, you are so right, it must not be a one-person opinion, it is expected random opinions to get the final answer or opinion that would be the basis of all and the clashes will be stopped.
We work in an organization or company divided into several divisions or sections, each division will certainly have interests and priorities on their targets, so that each division will have differences of opinion, which must be resolved by company leaders who see the company as a whole.
Having differences in opinion in the workplace is normal and is not a bad thing as long as the disagreement is handled in a constructive manner. If everyone has the same thought, there will be no progress and wrong decision can be made easily.
Yes, it's totally normal to have conflicting opinions and debate them healthily, this is the only thing that could lead to a consensus.
Of course, it is normal to have differences of opinion at work. However, these conflicts should not lead to conflicts.
If there's a conflict, then there's already an underlying problem in the company which must be fixed as soon as possible otherwise it will damage a lot of things.
Agree, conflicting opinion arises if there is no consensus yet during a particular meeting. There are always issues that are raised in a meeting that requires approval but the body, if not, the workers belong to a silent committee, come what may.
Very correct, as long as you can learn from such debate, or its a very intellegeable and constructive one, then I think it's very much welcomed.
I agree with you. Conflicts destroy everything. The working environment should be pleasant and peaceful.
We do not share the same points of view, and that is okay because we can learn from one another.
Yes it's completely normal to have different thoughts and ideas and even disagreements. I think it would even be a lot weirder if everyone agreed on everything. Remember everyone came from a different background and culture, so the way and manner in which they approach things would certainly be different. Its left for you to know how to work with them.
Exactly. This is where a lot of people need to grow up when it comes to their work. Individual differences plays a key role in how we see things.
