The most effective way to engage across differences begins with how we lead ourselves.

At SVK Intercultural (SVKI), we teach higher-level communication skills to help clients engage across differences more effectively. Constructive communication requires more than polite and attentive discussion; it also includes an ability to explore context and reflect on our interpretations.

Our workshops guide clients to develop a set of skills that consistently produce better outcomes in interactions. These skills are empowering, inclusive, and creative, and they are equally applicable in the boardroom, classroom, and living room.

Most people have good communication skills when things go smoothly. Few people have effective skills when things go awry, or when engaging with perspectives that are contrary to their own.

When we learn how to engage with difference effectively, we can achieve far more meaningful outcomes. Creative opportunities become available to us in collaboration with others, and friction is no longer a daunting obstacle.

Our workshops and coaching help people expand their capacity to work with different viewpoints, develop nuanced understanding of complex narratives, and elevate their collaborative efforts to produce consistently positive outcomes.