Para resolver conflictos sobre innovación, promueve el diálogo abierto, evalúa propuestas con datos claros y construye consenso con cambios graduales. Una visión compartida y pasos concretos facilitan el avance. La comunicación es lo más importante.

A Pugh Matrix can be a great option to start identifying any mismatches between understanding which factors are important vs how different proposals get scored on those factors. If you're trying to save cost - what's more important labor or capital? Put down the measurables for each type and then rate them. A key input to this is also to get the project's champion input on ratings. In the end a filled out Pugh helps map out the thought process of why a path was taken in a concise manner. In addition to a raw general ranking, raw values should be included ($'s, time units, resources) that can be verified when doing a review or applying similar logic to a similar project.

One thing I have found helpful is using a KT Decision Analysis. This process helps identify “must” vs “wants”. Then removing options that don’t meet the “must” criteria. Followed by weighting and ranking the “wants”. The results lead to a data driven decision. If done without bias, it’s a very effective process.

Go "meta"--try to refocus the team on figuring out the best way to evaluate an innovation. That's a low risk/low ego proposition (at least it should be). Then, pilot the evaluation method. If the original conflict is still "live", then it's a perfect trial for the new way to evaluate innovation. With any luck, the team (or the conflicted individuals) will feel a sense of ownership of the results. If the innovation is truly a piece of progress (as determined by the shared evaluation methodology), then start applying Change Management Thinking (the data & method of evaluation will probably be part) -create a shared need -create a shared vision -then & only then start to mobilize resources ...

When innovation leads to conflict within your team, it's crucial to guide everyone towards a unified vision by following the below strategies: 1. Creating a safe space for team members to voice concerns and ideas. 2. Using data and case studies to assess the viability of each proposal. 3. Starting with small changes that everyone can agree on and scale up from there.