HAA Speakers Bureau Spotlight:

"How To Disagree Better" with Prof. Julia Minson AB '99

 

 Join the Harvard Alumni Assocation Speakers Bureau on Wednesday, January 27, at 9:00 a.m. ET to learn from Julia Minson AB '99, Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School (biography below), with a lecture on her latest book, How to Disagree Better.

  1. Disagreement can be a source of insight and innovation—or a source of stress and drama. In this talk, Prof. Minson, a leading expert on the psychology of disagreement, will share insights from her new book. Drawing on decades of cutting-edge research, Prof. Minson will offer concrete, evidence-based strategies for improving conversations across disagreement in the workplace, among family members, and in civic life. During the session, participants will have the chance to receive feedback on their own level of receptiveness to opposing views and engage in a live Q&A with Professor Minson.
     

Before the session, you are welcome to take the receptiveness survey to reflect on during the talk. To access the survey:

  • Visit disagreeingbetter.com/survey
  • Complete the survey
  • Download your personalized report as a PDF and have it available during the session

Date:

Wednesday, January 27, 2027

Time:

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. ET

Location:

 Virtual (register at https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cO2dNLDxOMz9VbM)

Cost:

 None.

Registration:

Register Here

After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link for the event.

Questions?

Email info@hcneo.org.  

 

Julia Minson AB '99 is a Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and author of How to Disagree Better.‍ ‍

She is also the founder of Disagreeing Better, LLC. — a behavioral science consulting firm that offers speaking and training on effective management of disagreement and conflict.

As a decision scientist, Julia’s research interests include conflict management, negotiations, and judgment and decision making. Her main line of research addresses the “psychology of disagreement” – How do people engage with opinions, values, and judgments that conflict with their own?

Much of Julia’s research is conducted in collaboration with the graduate and post-doctoral members of Constructive Disagreement Lab (CDL). Julia is also the founder of the Constructive Disagreement Project — a project dedicated to disseminating cutting edge research and developing interventions for professionals in government, education, healthcare, and the media.