Decide and Move On | Conflict and Productivity

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…Hello Workbench friends… This conversation I had with Lyn was born from a different approach than our usual discussions. We had each written down five items of interest to talk about and then jumped into what seemed most interesting in the moment. We gravitated to the ideas of decision making and conflict and the different ways people navigate these topics, both at home and in the workplace. There are times when we all struggle with making decisions, and when there are two people in a room, the stage is set for some form of conflict…and productivity.

  • We talk about the idea of “Decide and Move On,” the struggle of circular thinking, two approaches to starting a big project: through a discovery process (her favorite) or jumping in and discovering along the way (my favorite).
  • Going Slow to Go Fast, and how that can complement the “Decide and Move On” ideology.
  • Conflict: Why it’s needed and how to step through it
  • And much, much more.

We think you’ll appreciate the nuances of each theme, and we hope you’ll be able to apply some of these ideas in your work and personal projects. Enjoy!

Show Notes

  • We talk about the idea of “Decide and Move On,” the struggle of circular thinking, two approaches to starting a big project: through a discovery process (her favorite) or jumping in and discovering along the way (my favorite). (2:15)
  • Going Slow to Go Fast – opposite from Decide and Move on, or complementary? (10:32)
  • Circular thinking/waffling; taking ownership of your decision, not being able to see the next step. (12:10)
  • There’s often more than one good way forward. (13:45)
  • Applying the concept to Employee Turnover in the workplace; better to take time in the hiring process. (16:45)
  • Conflict: why it’s needed and how to step through it. (18:05)
  • Woah, there sister…put on those brakes. and LISTEN. (21:50)
  • That damn persistent and noisy ego. (23:33)
  • The impact of modeling good behavior. (28:15)
  • The importance of reading the room. (33:05)
  • Insecurity and defensiveness – hard to unwind; can mitigate by acting as an observer and gathering data. (34:30)
  • This week’s Shout Outs. (40:25)

Takeaways

  1. Decision making: Find the balance between taking the time to process information without falling into procrastination. Only you know when you’ve crossed the line.
  2. Embrace stepping into the unknown and the discomfort it can bring.
  3. When in conflict, step back and observe
  4. The importance of regular shout-outs or acknowledgement of the people in our lives, and how that can also be productive in conflict resolution.

Photo Credit: Photo by jean wimmerlin on Unsplash

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