Julia Minson

Speakers Bureau Spotlight: 
"How to Disagree Better"  with Julia Minson AB '99


All Clubs, SIGs, and Contacts are eligible to co-sponsor this event and share with their communities!


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

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Disagreement can be a source of insight and innovation—or a source of stress and drama. In this talk, Julia Minson AB ’99, professor of public policy at Harvard Kennedy School and a leading expert on the psychology of disagreement, will share insights from her new book, How to Disagree Better (Penguin Random House, March 2026). Drawing on decades of cutting-edge research, Professor 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.


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

  • Visit disagreeingbetter.com/survey

  • Complete the survey

  • Download your personalized report as a PDF and have it available during the session


Professor Minson is 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? Full bio.


The Speakers Bureau Spotlight series is part of the HAA Speakers Bureau program, a Harvard tradition of connecting alumni communities with faculty speakers. Spotlight programs will take place periodically throughout the year and are open to all Clubs, SIGs, and Contacts.

How Your Organization Can Participate

  1. Sign up to be added as a co-sponsor for this event. 
    We will list co-sponsoring organizations on the event webpage! Sign up by Friday, January 15 to be added!

  2. Share the registration link with your community.
    As co-sponsors, Clubs, SIGs, and Contacts are responsible for sharing this event with their communities.
    The HAA will share this event on the Programs and Events page and in Harvard This Week, but will not send marketing emails. 

  3. Join us on January 27 for what is sure to be an excellent event! 

Options for Additional Engagement

This event is an excellent opportunity to host additional engagement opportunities for your community! Below are a few suggestions to enhance your event. 

  • Host a viewing party in person to enjoy the event together.
    Whether it is a conference room, living room, or local venue, gathering in person can enhance your connections. 

  • Socialize before or after the event in a separate Zoom meeting.
    Connect over the spotlight topic, or use the time to network and catch up with your fellow alumni.

  • Share additional articles and readings on the topic with your community. 
    View the linked biography of the speaker for ideas on additional reading materials. 

Please note that additional engagement activities surrounding the Speaker Spotlight are the responsibility of the organization; the HAA is unavailable to assist with logistics.