We seem to have lost the ability to enjoy time with friends and family because we do not know how to react when someone shares a different opinion. Our work environment and even educational institutions are now focused on ‘consensus’ rather than the healthy tensions that emerge from respectful debate. We have seen the emergence…

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Respectful Disagreement is a program overseen by Professor James Arvanitakis, an award-winning educator, cultural researcher, media commentator, and change agent. James has established a number of innovative education programs both in Australia and internationally, worked to re-shape the culture of organizations, and developed and delivered a number of innovative training programs. We work by listening…

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Respectful Disagreement is part of a larger program titled ‘The Brave Spaces Project’ coordinated by Professor James Arvanitakis. He is an award-winning educator, cultural researcher, and media commentator. His achievements are both nationally and internationally recognized, receiving the Prime Minister’s University Teacher of the Year Award (2012), being named an Eminent Researcher by the Australia…

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