Great dissenters don't just raise problems, they're ready to focus on problem-solving instead of just rehashing problems over and over again.

Great dissenters don't necessarily prescribe a single solution, they bring to the table additional discussion points so the team can collectively come up with the best solution that works for everyone

The Best Dissenters Know That They're Not Always Right

Many people see dissent as a declaration of a contrarian opinion. However, the most productive dissenters I've worked with use disagreements as a starting point in a discussion to come to a better solution.

Anyone can have a contrarian opinion, and everyone who dissents may be right, or they may be wrong. The key to being a great dissenter (very much like being a good human being) is to listen and accept the arguments coming from others as they are open to yours. If you are closed off to others when they're disagreeing with you, then that is just plane being disagreeable and unreasonable.

Go from Good to Great at Saying "I Disagree..."

Dissenting is more than conveying information to the rest of the group. To truly help the team, dissenting really means effectively communicating why you're taking a contrarian position, and bring to the table a variety of options to help solve a problem.

Don't be afraid to bring your experience to the table: say all the things you want to say even if it goes against popular opinion - and be prepared to be a part of a great problem solving process.