Culture, DevOps & Coffee
Hey there, welcome to the “Culture, DevOps & Coffee” ☕️ podcast! Today’s topic is something we all love to hate: meetings. But more specifically, we’re going to talk about the importance of conflict in meetings.
Don’t fear conflict in meetings — embrace it and use it to your advantage! It’s the hero that will save the day and lead to better decisions. 🦸
Now, I know conflict sounds like a bad thing, but trust me on this. Conflict is the secret ingredient that can turn a boring meeting into an engaging and productive one. And let’s be real, nobody likes boring meetings, right? They’re like those slow parts in Marvel movies where nothing exciting is happening, and you’re just waiting for the action scenes to come back. 🍿
So, why are boring meetings such a big problem? Because they lead to bad decisions and wasted time. When people lose interest in a meeting, they stop contributing, and important opinions and ideas don’t get heard. But when there’s something at stake, when there’s a conflict worth caring about, people get passionate and invested in the discussion. 💪
That’s why leaders should take a lesson from movies. Think about your favorite Marvel movie. What do they all have in common? Conflict. Whether it’s Iron Man vs. Captain America or the Avengers vs. Thanos, conflict is what makes those movies exciting and memorable. ⚡️
But it’s not enough to just have conflict. Like in a movie, you need to hook people from the start. You need to raise the stakes and make people care about the outcome of the meeting. Once you’ve done that, you need to keep the conflict alive and work towards a resolution. Just like in a Marvel movie, people want to see the hero overcome the villain and save the day. 🦸
So, the next time you’re leading a meeting, don’t be afraid of conflict. Embrace it and use it to your advantage. Your team will thank you for it. 👍
And with that, I’ll leave you with a question: What’s the most memorable conflict you’ve ever had in a meeting? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇
