>it's likely to kill productivity Possibly, but I don't think that arguments, even heated ones, aren't without benefits that may not be otherwise obtainable. A

>it's likely to kill productivity Possibly, but I don't think that arguments, even heated ones, aren't without benefits that may not be otherwise obtainable. Arguments require passion and commitment, you have to care about something to get heated over it face-to-face and when you, as an adult, get upset over something you are putting your reputation on the line to some extent. This motivates some people. This provokes an interesting question-does googles desire for a very... harmonious work environment have any relationship with their reputation for project ADD?