Running head: How to have constructive conversation How to have constructive conversation Name Institutional Affiliation 1 How to have constructive conversation 2 Part One The speaker of this TED talk talks about the art of having a constructive conversation regardless of the parties involved and setting of the communication. She says that in today’s world where we are more connected than ever before, we seem further apart politically and ideologically . The speaker says this is a skill that we need more of but seem to have less of regardless of the many ways we have to connect nowadays. The speaker of “How to have a constructive conversation” Julia Dhar, who is a world debate champion and a business strategist says that we need to figure out how to go into a conversation with the aim of making progress rather than looking for victory. She goes ahead and shares three essential features of productive disagreements. She says that to have a constructive conversation with anyone regardless of differences in beliefs, ideas and political affiliations, one party must be open to the idea of curiosity over class, treat the conversation as a climbing wall and not a cage fight and are able to anchor in purpose. These are the three essential features of a productive debate. Mastering these techniques will sharpen one’s argument and strengthen the relationships. Step Two: Taking Notes During the first 30 seconds of this TED talk, the speaker had already grabbed my attention ...
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