Apr. 10, 2026

Webinar: The Art and Science of Constructive Disagreement

Disagreement can be a source of insight and innovation--or a source of stress and drama. Next Wednesday, April 15, WSMA members are invited to join Julia Minson, professor of public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and a leading expert on the psychology of disagreement who recently featured in our WSMA Reports cover story "Truth, Nonsense, and Noise in Medicine," as she shares insights from her new book, "How to Disagree Better." Drawing on decades of cutting-edge research, Minson will offer concrete, evidence-based strategies for improving conversations across disagreement in the workplace, among family members, and in civic life. Participants will have the chance to immediately try out these techniques through interactive exercises, small-group debriefs, and a live Q&A with the author.

• Wednesday, April 15, 2-3 p.m. (hybrid event, in person and virtual).
• Location: 1201 Third Ave., Seattle, WA 98101, 24th floor conference room.

When registering for the free event online, indicate whether you will attend in person or virtually. Seating is limited. Copies of Minson's new book will be provided to in-person attendees. Thank you to the Washington State Hospital Association for extending this invitation to all WSMA members.

WSMA members may also be interested in hearing more on this issue from Heather Sulejman, the co-founder along with Minson of Disagreeing Better, which offers trainings dedicated to translating behavioral science insights into practical conflict-management tools for professionals. Sulejman is a featured presenter at the 2026 WSMA Leadership Development Conference, where she'll present a breakout session on the topic. Attendees of the session will also receive a free copy of Minson's book.