BENEFITS OF OPEN DISAGREEMENT

Improved communication

-Clarification and greater understanding of ideas

-Increased retention of relevant information

-Increased use of critical thinking skills

More productive teamwork

-Stimulation of interest and involvement Stronger working relationships and cooperation

-Increased energy

-Increased interest and motivation for problem solving

-Increased understanding of self and others

-Increased commitment to team goals -Increased group interaction, trust and cohesiveness

-Enhanced awareness of problems in group functioning

-changes can be made before the group is impaired

-Decreased tension, frustration

-Higher levels of morale and satisfaction

-Decreased likelihood of acting out negative feelings indirectly

Better Quality decisions and problem solutions

-More creative ideas

-More decision alternatives

-More time spent thinking through decisions

1. CONFLICT PRODUCES CHANGE: Conflict is often the first step for getting rid of outdated procedures, revising regualtions and fostering innovation and creativity.

2. CONFLICT LEADS TO UNITY: Addressing rather than suppressing conflict opens the lines of communication, gets people talking to each other (instead of about each other) and makes people feel like thay're part of a team that cares.

3. CONFLICT PROMOTES COLABERATION: People learn how to work harmoniously, come up with creative solutions and reach outcomes that benefit everyone involved.