Devil's Advocate
You don't have to kill with kindness, but you might be able to get one on your side.
5. Depersonalize the difference of opinion, maintaining focus on the project goal. Avoid personal pronouns.
6. Leave your fear at the door. Stay calm and confident. Devil’s advocates tend to pounce when they see weakness.
7. Mind the power of three. Ensure that it’s not just you and the devil’s advocate slugging it out. That’s the quickest path to an ugly standoff. An odd number of discussion participants eases decision making. Three (or five or …) is a balanced tripod, rather than a tug of war.
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