In Tuckman’s stages of team development, the storming stage involves  generating new ideas, brainstorming and navigating decisions as a team. This stage of team development can also often involve disagreement and conflict.

When working in teams, it’s natural for disagreement and conflict to appear from time to time. This can feel uncomfortable, awkward, and create barriers for your team and individuals. In addition to honing in your emotional intelligence, one of the most important skills for you and your team to learn is  how to work negotiate disagreement so that you can make decisions, perform effectively and meet your goals.