In high-pressure meetings or complex projects, emotions can run high, and staying constructive isn’t always easy.
Here’s a simple, practical approach teams can use:
Pause
Take a breath and step back before reacting.
Name what’s happening
Acknowledge the emotion without blame.
Ask for a reset
Suggest a short break or a refocus to regain perspective.
Return to shared purpose
Reconnect with the team’s common goals and why you’re working together.
Remember: staying constructive is a practice, not a personality trait. Teams get better at it with intention and repeated effort.
At Peopleology, we help teams develop habits and practices that keep collaboration productive, even when the stakes are high.
