“I talk to people that kill, bomb, fight and sometimes torture. I persuade them to give up the violence”. Armed conflict mediator Fleur Ravensbergen about the key elements in constructive dialogue.

“I talk to people that kill, bomb, fight and sometimes torture. I persuade them to give up the violence”. Armed conflict mediator Fleur Ravensbergen about the key elements in constructive dialogue.

Armed conflict mediator Fleur Ravensbergen understands the power of dialogue. For over a decade she has negotiated with armed forces, warlords and governments towards peace. Through dialogue she was able to reconcile historically deeply rooted armed conflicts. We have...
From amateur class to an Olympic team

From amateur class to an Olympic team

The manager’s ambitions for the team were high and the way was clearly mapped out in terms of content, but the team did not seem to be engaged or committed. Connecting the team, challenging leadership and limiting undesirable behavior After discussions with team...
Raising team energy and engagement

Raising team energy and engagement

The team we met was performing well, with turnover increasing. But it also seemed a bit stuck. The manager saw the potential: “How do we move on to real performance where everyone is committed and where everyone also feels that something special is happening?” Greater...