Our backgrounds include vast experience in human connectivity from design thinking and organizational psychology to systems engineering, criminal justice and hostage negotiation.
Our approach relies on 30 years of experience, and our range of tools, methods, and principles are rooted in our understanding of how humans interact, grow, and evolve. Central to this approach is our commitment to leaving skill and capability behind with our clients—empowering them to sustain and build upon the progress we’ve made together.
We were moving fast, but not together. Conversant helped us slow down just enough to listen, align, and lead with intention. Their process was thoughtful, co-created, and immediately useful.
Sr. Director, Talent & Organization Development
Human Resources
Company name: Dairy Farmers of America
We chose to partner with Conversant because they spoke a language that resonated with our organization’s values. In our work with Conversant, we have been able to achieve success by aligning our team around those values through probing conversations that deepen our understanding of each other in the context of our broader mission.
Conversant began as a partnership focused on negotiation and leadership development for public sector organizations, then quickly evolved into a trusted advisor for commercial and non-profit enterprises seeking to unlock performance through the power of human connection. Since its pivot in 1991, Conversant has partnered with global leaders like Hewlett-Packard, Capital One, Coca Cola, National Australia Bank, Telstra, and The Nature Conservancy to develop leaders, improve leadership effectiveness, accelerate strategy execution, and foster high-performing teams. Through immersive leadership programs, team alignment workshops, facilitated strategy conversations, and multi-stakeholder collaborations, Conversant has consistently helped organizations achieve more with less time, money, and stress—proving that conversations are the work and authentic connection is an extraordinary advantage.
Over the decades, Conversant has weathered economic downturns, embraced digital transformation, and redefined its identity through a deep commitment to authenticity, community, and innovation. From pioneering leadership development programs for thousands of managers worldwide to co-creating strategic breakthroughs across industries, Conversant’s legacy is one of enduring impact. Today, with a renewed vision and a new generation of leadership, Conversant continues to awaken organizations to the power and joy of authentic human connection—setting a new standard for leadership that delivers meaningful, lasting results.
Helped halve product time-to-market from 18 to 9 months, launching a hallmark Conversant approach to leadership development.
Enabled the fastest-ever opening of an HP Ink Jet facility through unprecedented multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Created and launched our immersive leadership development experience, The Essential Development Program, which remains our flagship program today. Now called The Connected Leader- Credibility, Influence and Impact, this leadership experience has supported leaders for nearly 3 decades in creating meaningful, lasting transformation for themselves, their organizations and their communities.
Supported 4,000 leaders in transforming Telstra into a competitive, customer-driven enterprise, leading to the opening of the Conversant Asia-Pacific office.
Released The Vitality Imperative, updating Conversant’s research on connected leadership and organizational vitality.
Created “The Emerging Leader” and “The Purposeful Leader” programs that are open for public enrollment. These programs complement our flagship, “The Connected Leader” leadership experience and align with our dedication to providing leaders with the conversation, connection and leadership skills they need throughout their career. We demonstrate measurable value in leadership development, team performance, strategy implementation, change leadership and multi-group collaboration for our clients in 450+ organizations on six continents around the world.
Simply put, developing great leadership skills and energized, high-performing teams starts with a focus on high value conversations and human connections, both of which are underutilized assets today. The results? Less siloed teams, new shared visions and better alignment to strategic priorities.
At Conversant, we develop leaders and organizations with tools and methods that create high-value conversations. We address leadership development, employee and team performance, strategic alignment and culture knowing conversations are the essential work to foster significant, lasting outcomes.
We accomplish more together. We care for the connections that make us smarter, stronger, and more vital together.
We seek out and explore difference to unleash brilliant contribution.
Loving our work and one another, we take on challenges we admire with people we admire.
We’ve worked with hundreds of global companies, and together have made a difference.
We help you navigate challenges and offer new perspectives.
We awaken the world to the power and joy of authentic human connection, setting a new standard for leadership that produces meaningful, enduring impact.
