Why Won’t You Listen to Me? Understanding People, Conflict, and People in Conflict

Harvard HKS

Every day conflict destroys families, organizations, and nations. Yet, some amount of disagreement is an inevitable part of our social lives and is required for both wise personal decision-making and even the functioning of democracy. In this course, we will work to understand the psychology of interpersonal disagreement, how it turns into conflict, and what to do about it. Based on academic insights from the social sciences as well as the guidance of expert practitioners, this course will…