guided sequence

“Half my week goes into refereeing conflicts between people.”

Team conflicts eat my week

Chronic conflict usually means unclear ownership, avoided conversations, or a hire that shouldn't have happened. Address the structure, not just the incidents.

1. 1

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   Critical capability map

   Check if role overlap and unclear ownership are manufacturing the conflicts.

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2. 2

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   Change conversation planner

   Have the direct conversation with the recurring source, structured and calm.

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   Response over reaction

   Fix your own reaction pattern first — teams mirror the founder's conflict style.

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   Core value charter

   Set the behavioural line — what's debated openly vs what's never acceptable.

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