How can we manage competing goals effectively in conversations?
February 27, 2025 | Active Listening, Collaboration, Communication, Conversation, Feedback, Meetings, Personal Development, Question a Day, Relationships Question a Day Juggling Priorities in Conversations: How to Resolve Conflicts Without Losing Your Mind Managing competing goals in conversations is like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle—challenging but not impossible. Whether you're leading a team meeting, navigating a disagreement with a friend, or negotiating project deadlines, conflicting priorities can easily derail discussions. But here’s the good news: with the right strategies, you can transform potential clashes into productive, even collaborative, conversations. Understanding Competing Goals in Conversations Competing goals arise when two or more people have different objectives in a conversation. These goals typically fall into three categories: 1. Task-Oriented Goals Focus on achieving a specific outcome (e.g., completing a project by the ...