Conflict does not necessarily lead to fighting (or flame wars). Directly stating your opinions in opposition to someone else – in a friendly way – is conflict!

Explaining why you hold those opinions can lead to amicable resolution, but not necessarily collaboration. You may agree to disagree with the other person, or just end the conversation and move on.

Without expressing differences, you can’t really create something new. You can add, or ignore.

Collaboration happens when something new is created, brought about through the interaction between the participants.