Argue well, challenge ideas constructively, and make better collective decisions through structured workplace disagreeme
Sub Category
- Communication
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Objectives
- Recognize and counter groupthink, the Abilene paradox, and false consensus before they damage decisions
- Construct rigorous arguments using claims, evidence, warrants, and appropriate qualification
- Identify common logical fallacies and statistical misuses in business discussions
- Run structured debate formats including red teaming, pre-mortems, devil's advocacy, and dialectical inquiry
- Apply the steel-man principle to engage with the strongest version of opposing views
- Separate ideas from identity so debates strengthen rather than fracture relationships
- Bring productive challenge into strategy, product, architecture, budget, and hiring conversations
- Build psychological safety that makes intellectual challenge feel welcome
- Adapt your debate style to cultural context and navigate power dynamics responsibly
- Advocate upward against authority without putting your career at risk
Pre Requisites
- Several years of professional experience in a team-based work environment
- Regular participation in meetings where group decisions are made
- Basic familiarity with workplace dynamics such as product reviews, strategy sessions, or hiring debriefs
- Willingness to examine and adjust your own conversational habits
FAQ
- Q. How long do I have access to the course materials?
- A. You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.
- Q. Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?
- A. Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don't have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That's up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!
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