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We help teams speak up, push back, and build trust when it matters most.
When opposing views collide, even the brightest minds feel torn between the risk of conflict and the frustration of silence. Our evidence-based behavioral change system was developed by top social scientists to help empower leaders and their teams to turn disagreement into a competitive advantage.
You know the feeling. The silence. The side-eye.
Your team is eager to excel, but when tension escalates, communication falters. Some people yell. Other people retreat. Feedback becomes indirect, minority voices grow silent, and a false sense of alignment sets in.
Wasted Talent
Your team has good ideas, but fails when perspectives clash.
Conflict Escalation
When disagreement is articulated conflict follows.
Costly Mistakes
Dissent is not voiced until it’s too late.
Ineffective Solutions
You've tried different approaches, but the core issue remains unaddressed.
Your team isn’t disengaged. They’re torn between arguing versus keeping the peace.
Disagreement is inevitable, but it doesn't have to be destructive. We use behavioral science to show teams how to disagree clearly and respectfully — so feedback flows, decisions stick, and trust compounds.
Our Approach
Implement a scalable, measurable system for clear communication under pressure.
Your Benefits
Less politicking. Better problem-solving. More honest, effective teams.
Our services
You don’t need “better communication.” You need a robust, measurable, scalable approach for fostering constructive disagreement. An approach your team can use under pressure, not just in workshops.
That’s what we deliver.
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"Creating a culture where leaders can engage in constructive disagreement is essential for making the best decisions in a complex health care environment. This training gave our team the tools to navigate tough conversations with confidence, ensuring that differing perspectives lead to better outcomes rather than roadblocks."
“This was the BEST leadership training in many years. Thank you!”
"The exercises and conversation with Julia was, in my opinion, the best discussion and learnings. Having conversations and practice around how we make decisions, why we make different decisions all looking at the same data, and how to discuss and debate to come to an optimal decision. Fantastic session!"
"Disagreeing Better delivers research-based content, practical tools and insight, and an engaging learning experience. They’re true partners who help organizations turn tough conversations into real opportunities for growth."
"This work really does ripple out in wonderful and mysterious ways. I am grateful for all that you do."
"Heather artfully blended instruction, research, and exercises to facilitate a great learning session."
From science to practice and back again
We founded Disagreeing Better, because as researchers and conflict management professionals we recognized a recurring issue: intelligent, well-meaning individuals regularly leave challenging conversations feeling misunderstood, frustrated, and defensive. Our unique, research-based methodologies provide solutions to this challenge.
This isn’t another workshop. This is your new navigation app for contrary views.
We offer practical tools that your team can use on a daily basis, tools that are designed for real-world application and are supported by evidence.
Peer reviewed studies in top academic journals.
Evidence-based approach drawing on data from thousands of participants.
Stop managing conflict. Start engineering trust.
Quit conducting diplomacy over Slack. Focus on creating a team that communicates both clearly and kindly when it matters most.
