While you can't always prevent conflict in meetings, there are many things you can do to stop disagreements from damaging your team's wider goals. Consider the following:
- Can you set up your meeting to reduce the risk of conflict?
- How do you turn the conflict and tension into a positive force, and one that generates better solutions and results?
- Can you reduce the negative impact of conflict?
- How can you help those involved accept the situation when consensus isn't possible?