I thought I'd just use [Perspectives] for work primarily, but actually, the first time I used it was with my roommate.

Perspectives teaches, we want you to understand yourself, but also hear this person . . . Even when I go through Perspectives, I can apply it to my marriage. It's not just for students. I can apply it to communicating with my supervisor.

Inviting Virginia Tech students to engage in challenging conversations revealed a divide—some came armed with facts to "win," while others aimed to convey impact, without delving into understanding people or their opposing views. CDI provided a foundation for meaningful dialogue, emphasizing listening over winning. This shift has nurtured empathy, understanding, and forged connections across differences. The Perspectives lessons have proven instrumental in our inclusion and belonging initiatives, and I anticipate an even more significant impact in the future.

I've used the Perspectives modules and peer conversations with my graduate students in courses on leadership development and ethics. Perspectives has helped lay a strong foundation for constructive engagement on complex and challenging issues in class, and my students also have found it helpful in engaging across differences in their personal and professional lives.