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The 4 Types of Team Conflict - And Which Ones Matter The Most →


Writer

Jeff Matlow

Summary

Jeff Matlow draws parallels between his failed first marriage and dysfunctional teams, emphasizing the importance of effective conflict resolution. He outlines four types of team conflicts: relationship conflicts rooted in personal dislike, task conflicts over project goals (valuable), process conflicts over methodologies (also valuable), and status conflicts driven by egos (detrimental). Matlow stresses that great teams don't avoid tough conversations but learn to conquer conflicts together, just as strong marriages require overcoming differences rather than just enjoying temporary 'vacations' from issues.

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