# The beauty and complexity of finding common ground

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED@WellsFargo
- Speaker: Matt Trombley
- Year: 2020
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Society and politics
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_trombley_the_beauty_and_complexity_of_finding_common_ground)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

How can we disagree with one another, respectfully and productively? In this thoughtful talk, team builder Matt Trombley reflects on "agonism" -- the tendency to take a rigid stance on issues -- and shares why finding aspects of agreement can be the first step in resolving conflict. "When you can find even the smallest bit of common ground with somebody, it allows you to understand the beautiful wonder and complexity and majesty of the other person," he says.

## Lectures

1. [The beauty and complexity of finding common ground](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/matt_trombley_the_beauty_and_complexity_of_finding_common_ground/45d42ed5d40a), 14 min (TED's player)