In one line: Spotting conflict early and negotiating toward solutions both sides can accept.
Part of the Relationships cluster of the Engineering Leadership Capabilities.
What it means
Disagreement is normal on any real program. This capability is about anticipating it, separating people from positions, and finding options that serve the underlying interests of each party.
What it looks like
- Negotiating scope against schedule with a customer
- Resolving a resource conflict between two projects
- Reaching agreement on an interface between teams