Strategy Bites
The Curiosity Pivot – Turning Conflict into Inquiry
When people feel attacked, they tend to double down on their views instead of engaging in meaningful dialogue. Polarization thrives on certainty—the belief that our side is right and theirs is wrong. This strategy helps facilitators disrupt this pattern by reframing disagreement as an opportunity for learning rather than a battle of opinions. The goal is not to change minds in the moment but to cultivate intellectual humility, encouraging people to recognize the limits of their own knowledge and develop genuine curiosity about others’ experiences.
Level of difficulty
Easy
Est. time required
30 minutes
Series
Leading Others
Audience