Dynamic Dialogue
Creating conversations that connect people
we're in the business of listening, asking questions and helping our clients to find their own solutions...
how can we help?
There are lots of reasons why organisations don’t offer people the opportunity to talk and listen to each other…
It’s too divisive...
No-one talks about the really tricky issues so...racism goes unchallenged and gender inequality erodes confidence. Bullying and abuse destroy lives and careers. Unspoken conflict destroys productivity.
It’s too complicated...
Whether it's coming up with a fair way to get everyone back to work after lockdowns. Or developing a realistic strategy to stick to when everything keeps changing, so; nobody is really sure what is going on.
It raises expectations...
People might have ideas that cost too much time and money, so; innovation is stifled and people get frustrated.
Our clients have discovered that good conversations uncover powerful solutions to all these challenges.
time for a change...?
what's on your mind?
We host safe spaces for people to speak and listen to each other, challenge the way things are and explore options for growth and change.
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Facilitating dynamic dialogue can create space for new perspectives, new directions and new realities - which all become possible when everyone's voice is valued and heard in a supported environment.
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We ask questions to understand the issues and design a process for the participants to find solutions that work for them. They own the outcome - whether it is a restored relationship, an agreement to differ, a new strategic direction or a plan to do things differently.
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outcomes for you
listen to you
design the process
facilitate the process
what we offer
Working with groups and teams in Discussion and Dialogue
We bring a multi-disciplinary approach to discover what might be getting in the way of team productivity, group harmony or collective clarity.
We bring questions and help the people in the room to find the answers.
We usually work in pairs so that we can pay attention to all the dynamics in the room - what's being said as well as what's underneath the words and behaviours. Then we navigate the participants through a process to discern the issues, explore solutions and agree outcomes.
Working with Individuals
in Disagreement and Dispute
We support people whose relationships have broken down to have safe conversations about the reasons for the conflict and what they each need to restore the relationship sufficiently to work together again.
Working outside any other organisational processes, we use a combination of individual confidential conversations and joint sessions to help people to explore the issues and reach their own agreement.
Working with Leaders
on Strategy, Culture and Change
Leaders' time is precious.
We offer facilitation so that the whole leadership team can get involved in challenging discussions. This can be most helpful when radical change is being discussed, where there are strong differences of opinion, or leaders are grappling with serious challenges like organisational racism or abuse.
Usually working in pairs, we use a range of techniques and models to support robust debate and optimise creativity.
who we are
We are a collaborative team that brings an extensive range of skills, broad experience, deep curiosity and empathy to our work with clients.
We partner with organisations, groups and individuals who are interested in the myriad of ways in which talking and listening can improve the landscape of work - and enhance the effectiveness of the work being done.
Les developed his concensus building and negotiating skills in film production in Dublin. With a background in law, he has mediated and helped clients to resolve disputes across a variety of settings and has substantial experience of helping organisations across the arts, voluntary and commercial sectors to manage change.
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Les is CMC registered and a member of the Society of Mediators. He has an MPhil in Conflict Resolution and a Graduate Certificate in Psychodynamic Practice.
Les Kelly
Sharon's HR and change consulting experience spans the hospitality, entertainment and education sectors as well as membership organisations and charities. She mediates disputes between colleagues at all levels of seniority and facilitates challenging discussions in companies, charities, faith communities and neighbourhoods.
Sharon is a CMC accredited Mediator with a deep interest in non-violent communication and holds an MA in Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies.
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Sharon Crooks
Alex specialises in coaching individuals and facilitating small groups and teams. She has worked across the public and charity sectors, and in education and community contexts. Her approach is grounded in the Tavistock model of systems psychodynamics, integrating group process theory and open systems thinking to support clients to engage with dynamics underlying work-based challenges.
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Alex holds an MSc in Psychodynamics of Human Development and an MA in Consulting and Leading in Organisations: Psychodynamic and Systemic Approaches.
Alex Mavolwane Wright
Stephen's leadership experience in sales, marketing, communications and strategy gives him a thorough understanding of the dynamics involved in commercial disputes and organisational conflict. Stephen has extensive experience of facilitating strategy development and leadership programmes for multi-national organisations. He has a deep interest in the cultural dynamics of conflict.
Stephen is a CMC registered mediator. He has an MSc in Middle East in Global Politics: Islam, Conflict and Development.
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Stephen Hall
what clients say...
