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Today, I'll share with you my tips on handling disagreements in the workplace.
When I was a junior engineer, my PM yelled at me for failing to inform him about an experiment. We disagreed on what happened, and this escalated quickly into a heated public discussion.
Was I in the wrong? Were they in the wrong? I was so caught up in standing my ground. Now, I realize how little that matters.
I've since reflected on that episode from a decade ago and learned how to handle disagreements much better. Let's dive in.
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