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teaches democratic
skills for polarized times
Our program transforms the way you handle discomfort, disagreements and difference so that you can express your needs & perspectives and also welcome those of others - at work, at school, and at home - both online and in real life.
We teach what the World Economic Forum calls the skills of the future: emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and collaborative dialogue - we call these democratic life skills.
*2023 Edelman Trust Barometer
Our vision
Our vision is a pluralistic society in which diverse groups, beliefs, and unique identities co-exist, thrive, and work together to face the challenges of our time.
Program
Versus teaches the skills that artificial intelligence will never master. We teach companies, schools, and citizens the practical skills to communicate and connect across cultures, generations, political and gender differences - and also, the mindset to want to.
Learn moreEvents
Playful learning experiences to connect strangers and improve the way we see, speak to and treat each other, online and in real life.
Learn moreOur approach
is unique
Our approach combines neuroscience, behavioural psychology, equity & inclusion principles, somatic practices, media studies, and digital citizenship to address subconscious processes as well as the rational mind.
Practical emotional intelligence
Develop the five skills of EQ: self-awareness, self-regulation, stress management, and more. You'll learn how biology, background, and emotions make the majority of our decisions, often without our being aware of it—and what to do about it.
Skills: self regulation, bias awareness, self-awareness, team-building, adaptability, empathy-building, self-expression.
Digital eq + critical thinking
Skills: critical thinking, media literacy, digital citizenship, bias management, mental health, emotional self-regulation.
The dialogue gym
Skills: conflict management, self-regulation, negotiation, empathy, critical thinking, team-building.
We've worked with...
A decade of experience: we've been working on dialogue & inclusion since we founded our non-profit, WeDoSomething, in 2015.
Inclusive, Diverse roots: we learned much of what we teach from Indigenous communities, refugees and marginalized groups.
Holistic, science-based curriculum: we address subconscious processes as well as the rational brain to go beyond surface-level impact.
Digital and real-life application: our digital and our real lives are more and more intertwined, so we teach skills for both.
Relevant, adaptable content: from skeptical executives to highly engaged teens, our adaptable approach ensures relevance and impact for a wide range of audiences.
Bilingual: we teach in both French and English.
Professionals face miscommunication and disengagement in multicultural, multigenerational workplaces due to technology gaps, leadership styles, and polarization. We equip leaders and teams with tools to navigate differences, build trust, and collaborate effectively.
Schools & universities: teachers face disengaged students and classroom conflicts. Students struggle with (dis)information and social pressures. Parents feel disconnected in a digital-first world.
Community leaders & change-makers: need resilience and strategic communication skills to run their overworked teams and to reach their audiences. Versus provides tools to navigate conflict, engage diverse voices, and support mental health.
Democracy-loving citizens who want tools to depolarize their online and real life interactions. We've got you.
Team-Building & Engagement: Unspoken tensions harm communication, collaboration, belonging. We build processes to help your team address disagreements, and use them as a source of inclusive insights, problem-solving, and connection.
Workforce Development & Re-skilling: 85% of the jobs of 2030 don't exist yet, according to the World Economic Forum. We equip your teams with the skills and growth mindset to learn, unlearn, and relearn so they can adapt and thrive.
Activists & democracy-loving citizens: because many are worn out and discouraged by the news, and feel powerless. We show you your power to influence the world for the better, online and IRL.
Collaborative Leadership Development – Because the EQ of leaders can impact between 20-30% of company performance. Their moods & style of communication influence the engagement, sense of belonging and productivity of their teams.
Workplace Culture & Inclusion – because whether you have a DEI strategy or not, diversity exists in your team. Knowing how to welcome it is the foundation of inclusion. Learn to build trust and engagement across multicultural, multigenerational teams.
Attraction & Retention: many companies don't understand why they can't seem to reach diverse candidates. We do, and we'll give you the knowledge you need to develop new approaches and processes that uncover blind spots.
Internal Communications – Certain words mean different things to different people. Reduce miscommunication and develop skills & processes to build alignment between employees, teams, and leadership.
Intercultural Competency: Preparing individuals for success in global and multicultural settings.
Conflict Management: Providing tools for navigating inevitable - and sometimes necessary disagreement, by learning how to create healthy conflict for a resilient workplace.
Don't take our word for it.
Trust our clients:
David O.
Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation
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Anne-Jennifer C.,
Director, HR & Culture
Tourisme Montréal
Samantha R.
Executive director
Apathy is Boring
