A careful choice of words is needed to successfully disagree with someone.

Arguing effectively, particularly when the other person is about to make a mistake, is critical.

The best teams and relationships are those where disagreement is safe when expressed respectfully.

This post was coauthored by Scott Allen and Ron Riggio.

Imagine your boss (or a colleague or loved one) is about to embark on a plan that you are sure will lead to disaster. Despite your misgivings, your boss is going full speed ahead. What do you do? Do you stay silent and let the flawed decision move forward, or do you speak up, state your disagreement, and run the risk of damaging your relationship and looking like you aren’t a team player?

The key is to learn the skills of how to disagree successfully.

Here are seven strategies for successful disagreeing that can help avert........

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