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The goal of disagreement should not be to "win," as this creates a zero-sum dynamic that drives disengagement or resentment. The objective is "constructive disagreement," defined as interactions that preserve the relationship and encourage future dialogue.

Impact: Prevents talent attrition and client loss caused by adversarial interactions, maintaining long-term collaborative capacity.

— from Mastering Workplace Disagreement: Strategies for Receptive Leadership · HBR IdeaCast· Mar 24, 2026