Issues are solved more easily if raised early.

A set agenda blindsides opponents.

A study found that people don't believe a claim if it "looks and smells" scientific

You should write down all the points you want to make and focus on them.

If you're losing your cool, put the conversation on hold

Visual aids distract from the point.

Open-ended questions take a lot of time and are not of much help.

If the argument has become heated, apologize for your part in it.

Constructive conflicts can help improve your working relationships.