We recently wrote an important paper focused on education for collective intelligence (CI). We argue that CI needs to be developed as a core skill throughout the lifespan, and that the most important ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anna Shields, organizational conflict and workplace mediation expert. The real gains are made when the team becomes ...

Effectively managing team conflict is crucial for organizational health and productivity. Conflict in teams is inevitable, but how it’s handled can either foster growth or cause disruptions. For ...

Disagreements over what needs to be done and/or how it should be done - can be a powerful driver of creativity, but predominantly when it comes from critical members and only when the team shares ...

For many corporate teams, the notion of “good conflict” is merely a myth. Most often, conflict is seen as a roadblock to success–especially when it involves clashing personalities or disagreements ...

Conflict in a dental practice is not unusual, it is inevitable. We work in high-pressure environments with tight schedules, strong personalities, and a shared goal of delivering excellent patient care ...