Teaching Paper: Intercultural Dialogue Guide
Facilitating Respectful Communication Across Diverse Communities
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-crcl-cm-fth-cm-tp-03
About the Paper
This Teaching Paper introduces a structured Intercultural Dialogue Guide for non-profits, faith-based organizations, and development agencies. It provides practical steps for preparation, facilitation, dialogue structuring, conflict management, and follow-up. A Canadian case study demonstrates how dialogue transformed community tensions into collaborative initiatives. Designed for academics and practitioners, the guide bridges theory and practice, positioning intercultural dialogue as a strategic tool for sustainable and inclusive social impact.
Key Topics
- Framework for facilitating intercultural dialogue
- Preparation, facilitation, and follow-up steps
- Mediation and conflict resolution strategies
- Case study: multicultural community dialogue in Canada
- Common challenges and practical solutions
- Reflection questions for organizations
- Linking dialogue with inclusivity and trust-building
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Intercultural Dialogue Guide – Facilitating Respectful Communication Across Diverse Communities. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-crcl-cm-fth-cm-tp-03
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