Disagreements among members' positions are initiated. All members actively participate in the group discussions, sharing their information, conclusions, and perspectives. Every member's contributions are listened to, respected, and taken seriously. Issues and problems are viewed from all available perspectives. Group members criticize ideas and positions, not individuals.
Members disagree with each other while confirming each other's competence.
Group members view disagreement as an interesting situation from which something can be learned, not as personal rejection or a sign that they are perceived as incompetent or ignorant. There is appropriate pacing of differentiation and integration of member's positions. Differentiation takes place first, followed by integration. Emotions are allowed and members are encouraged to express them. The rules of rational argument are followed.