internal friction

Frequency: 6.58.5 per million words

Refers to disagreement within a single group or organization.

friction1: disagreement > ADJECTIVE + friction

Categories:

internal

Examples (10)

  • The merger revealed deep internal friction within the leadership team.
  • We need to address the internal friction before it derails the project.
  • There has been growing internal friction over budget priorities.
  • Her appointment temporarily eased the internal friction, but it soon resurfaced.
  • How did such severe internal friction develop in a small nonprofit?
  • Unless managed carefully, internal friction will continue to undermine morale.
  • They tried to hide the internal friction, yet clients noticed the mixed messages.
  • Our policies inadvertently created internal friction between engineering and sales.
  • By clarifying roles, we reduced internal friction and sped up decisions.
  • The board is split, and that internal friction has stalled the CEO search.