​Conflict is an inherent part of everyday life.

We believe the ability to navigate conflict is an essential human skill which can be learned.

Our mission is to enable people all over the world to live peaceful & prosperous lives by further developing their ability to navigate conflict.
Dialogue for peaceful Change
Dialogue for Peaceful Change (DPC) is a global training programme developed by practitioners working in national and international conflict settings around the world.

The DPC methodology offers a practical toolkit and methodology for managing key aspects of both interpersonal and group conflict.  Dialogue for Peaceful Change practice revolves around four distinct areas of learning:
  1. The Nature of Conflict
  2. DPC Conceptual Framework and Models
  3. Conflict Tool Kit & Skills Development
  4. Applied Mediation Practice
DpC HANDBOOK

navigating conflict and change

The newly revised and rebranded DPC Handbook 'Navigating Conflict and Change' is now available for purchase. We are shipping internationally. Click on the button below to find out more and place your order.
DpC TRAINING COURSES

FACILITATOR

A DPC Facilitator applies DPC as a practical approach to deal with conflict within day-to-day work and life. 
During the training participants learn,  develop and apply their understanding of the underpinning conceptual framework and build their fluency with the practical application of the DPC methodology.

TRAINER

The DPC Trainer course provides accredited training for facilitators who wish to train others in DPC. Once accredited, DPC Trainers are able to join the team offering DPC Facilitator trainings. The admission requirement to join the course is based on real life experience in the use and application of the DPC tools to address conflict.

COACH

For those who wish to take their DPC practice even further, becoming an Associate DPC Coach and the an Accredited DPC Coach can be another step.
In a nutshell, DPC Trainers train DPC Facilitators and DPC Coaches train DPC Trainers. Progression to this role is based on evidence of experience through a DPC log book.

What people say...

"I should have had this training at the very beginning of my career and not after my retirement."
Former police-chief, USA
“Since I completed the facilitator training, I have tried to incorporate aspects of what I learned from DPC into my day to day work. ​I would say that this has been incredibly useful and very practical.”
Northern Irish facilitator
“I have always thought that transformation wasn’t possible without blood. Now I think it might be possible.” 
​Filipino facilitator