The Cost of Saying Nothing: How Avoiding Conflict Undermines Teams
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM ET 
- Online Live Stream
When leaders don’t speak up, teams lose clarity, alignment, and motivation. This session will show you how to lead the tough conversations that build stronger relationships.
Fees
Complimentary Registration
In This Session
Led by Ivey Professors Kanina Blanchard and Cameron McAlpine, this interactive session will explore how silence in leadership—around performance, inclusion, conflict, and change—can quietly erode trust, alignment, and engagement. We’ll unpack the psychological drivers behind avoidance and learn how to spot the early warning signs when communication breaks down.
Most importantly, you’ll walk away with practical tools to lead courageous conversations that foster accountability, build stronger relationships, and move your team forward with clarity and confidence.
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