Active Provocation Workshop: How to find Common Ground for Impact

The ability to agree to disagree without losing connection seems to be slipping away.
We live in a time marked by division. What once seemed like polite disagreements have evolved into deep social rifts—visible in politics, and amplified by the COVID crisis now shaping our private relationships.

This event invites you into a guided group experience that doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable.
Disclaimer: There will be active provocation and triggering topics might arise—not to shock, but to help you notice your patterns, your triggers, and your stance within conflict. Also, for fun and learning, you may be invited to argue a viewpoint different from your own.

Through shared group dynamics, we’ll build the ability to:

• Recognize common ground even when views clash.

• Develop respect without agreement.

• Embrace ambiguity and complexity—and even value it.

• Avoid dehumanization, and instead, practice rehumanizing each other in the process.

This is not about finding the perfect consensus—it’s about discovering how we can still meet despite our differences. Together, we’ll build a capacity for dialogue that honors both connection and distinction.

Who is it for?
This is a core skill for every human, but especially valuable for those who strive to make an impact in the world. If your professional path involves people, this is for you.
Your host:
Jakob Sonnenholzner is a peace and conflict researcher as well as a mediator. In this role, he supports people through both personal and professional conflicts. His worldview is shaped by experiences in humanitarian emergency aid for refugees in Greece and Turkey, European party politics, civil society engagement, and the strategic development of NGOs.