Conflict and the role of the architect

If you have disagreements, most of the time it is a matter of unmatched expectations, and this can cause conflict. Alternatively, it could arise simply because of different roles and views. Conflict naturally occurs in teams, and if the conflict is respectful, this normally leads to increased performance and creativity. Like in a loving couple, you can quarrel about some choices but love and respect each other on a deeper level. If someone thinks we should always be forced to be friendly with everyone, and all decisions should be unanimously made, then really bad things will start to happen. You will not always be able to be friendly; sometimes, you are going to be sad or tired. There is no need to force everyone to smile all the time.

Go and research the term Groupthink. Groupthink is a phenomenon occurring in cohesive groups, identified by psychologist Irving Janis. Groupthink is a tendency within strong leadership that leads to ignoring...