Spotlight Keynote

Liane Davey

Author & Communication Expert

The Good Fight: Using Productive Conflict for Better Results

In a time where complexity and uncertainty are seemly constant, shifting priorities and evolving expectations are impacting how teams interact, making the ability to manage conflict effectively an essential skill. Conflict can show up in many forms—communication breakdowns, disagreements over competing priorities, or diverse perspectives driven by varied experiences. Yet, in this environment, there is potential for a different approach - productive conflict. This mindset fosters a culture where individuals can openly share differing viewpoints, challenge ideas without fear, and turn tension into meaningful progress. In this compelling keynote, Liane Davey offers practical strategies to help individuals and teams embrace productive conflict. She shares how reframing our approach to conflict—and ending our conflict avoidance—can build trust, deepen engagement, enhance performance, and increase resilience during periods of stress and change.

Bio

Known as the “teamwork doctor,” Liane Davey knows how to create and sustain high performing teams. Having worked with multiple Fortune 500 companies from across the globe, Davey helps teams from the frontlines to the boardroom, developing a unique perspective on the challenges that teams face — and how to solve them. Her mission is to transform the way people communicate, connect, and contribute. Davey is the New York Times bestselling author of You First: Inspire Your Team to Grow Up, Get Along, and Get Stuff Done. She is also a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and is sought after by media outlets, including CNN, NPR, USA Today, The Globe & Mail, and Forbes, for her expertise on increasing productivity, enhancing engagement and developing leaders.