Comments on: How to Cope With Team Disagreements – Your Top Tips

By: Midgie Thompson

Midgie Thompson — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:53:06 +0000

In reply to Andrei. Thanks Andrei for sharing your thoughts. I agree with you that there is a difference between having a solid sense of self-worth and an exaggerated one. One has a quiet confidence while the other actually lacks confidence and has the need to draw attention to themselves and all their things they are doing. When there are disagreements, a balance needs to be had.

By: Andrei

Andrei — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:20:28 +0000

Ego, by itself, denotes a person's self-esteem and unfortunately, perhaps unfairly, is taken to mean something negative, especially if the perception is that the person being labeled has an exaggerated sense of self-worth. I don't subscribe to leaving "ego at the door" as this goes against having high self-esteem. What I would encourage is to avoid being egocentric, which by it's very meaning one focuses on oneself. Acknowledging others' successes and goals, and recognizing that everyone is a valuable team member can go a long way.

By: Midgie Thompson

Midgie Thompson — Tue, 14 May 2019 06:58:48 +0000

In reply to eloise burke.

Thanks Eloise for sharing those thoughts. We can all benefit from being reminded of the importance to be clear with each other, celebrate our successes and that working together a team can surpass the capacities of the individual!

Midgie
Mind Tools Team

By: eloise burke

eloise burke — Tue, 14 May 2019 02:34:25 +0000

Ego, ego, ego... leave them at home when coming to work. Have conversations that clear assumptions about each other and explore how each team member compliments each other. Agree on ways to celebrate each other’s success and learn from mistakes. Recognize that sharing the vision of your unit/department/organization is one of the utmost importance. Remember a team is as strong as it’s weakest team member.