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What does it mean?
The speaker describes a moment when external conflict forced the dissolution of a group.
In plain terms
When the kids caused trouble, I had to end the band.
What can you take from it?
External conflicts sometimes force leaders to end projects.

Where it applies

  • managing a team
  • dealing with rebellion
  • ending a project

Putting it to work

  • resolve internal conflict
  • make tough decisions
  • close a chapter

Questions to consider

  • When have you had to end something due to conflict?
  • How do you handle rebellion in a group?

Another view

Sometimes ending a group isn't the only solution to conflict.

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