That was my original response, but the author's point was about proposing potential solutions rather than affirming bad solutions. It isn't about good team pla

That was my original response, but the author's point was about proposing potential solutions rather than affirming bad solutions. It isn't about good team players by being yes-men. It is about creating an environment where people are comfortable with proposing solutions that may work. Notice that the author was talking about redirecting the conversation rather than being agreeable. Are there times when someone has to say TWW? Sure. But that should be reserved for situations where it isn't possible to redirect the conversation along more productive avenues or a potential solution is being ignored in favour of one that just won't work.