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Do you ever disagree with what\u2019s being said in a meeting, but stay quiet? You doubt your judgment or simply want to keep the peace? Or perhaps you don\u2019t question what your colleagues propose \u2013 just happily go along with it? Sadly, this often results in weak decision making and feeble action taking.<\/p>\n
Purposefully disrupting the harmony of the meeting can help everyone decide on actions that will lead to more meaningful results.<\/b><\/p>\n
The other day, I had a meeting with Ashina, my fabulous yoga instructor. We were brainstorming ideas for a joint project (we\u2019re very excited about it and hope you\u2019ll love the resulting product).<\/p>\n
Ashina and I are both enthusiastic and we value group harmony. A warning sign flashed in my mind. How easy it would be for us to agree with each other\u2019s suggestions and end up with lackluster output. So at the beginning of the meeting, I mentioned my concern to Ashina and suggested that we purposefully question each other\u2019s proposals and assumptions (as well as our own).<\/p>\n
In English, we talk about being the devil\u2019s advocate. In Japan, the image of the\u00a0oni, or demon, is well known, so I like to think of bringing out your inner demon. Picture him as the little guy who challenges and questions what people are saying \u2013 maybe causes a bit of a ruckus.<\/p>\n
The problem with giving your inner demon free reign without warning your colleagues is that they could easily get upset, become argumentative in defending their position, or conclude that you\u2019re clearly not well.<\/p>\n
So how do you get rocking results without ruffling your colleagues\u2019 feathers?<\/b><\/p>\n
At the beginning of the meeting, agree with your colleagues to bring out your inner demons in the interests of reaching the best solutions. Then everyone can feel more comfortable to speak up and question.<\/p>\n
After we made that agreement at the beginning of the meeting, I was delighted when Ashina then challenged several of my suggestions. She helped me to see different perspectives. I felt more comfortable questioning her assumptions. It was an amazingly productive meeting that I\u2019m convinced will lead to better results for both of us.<\/p>\n
Are you ready to bring your demon to the meeting?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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