In 2009 Ex pro-cyclist Maarten Tjallingii was drafted by his team to participate in the GIRO d’italia. This meant he had to give up his long dreamed place in the Tour the France of that year. Arriving in Italy he was confronted with a team leader that was not connected to the team. He decided to confront him. &Connect Partner Marlies Knijnenberg interviews him about this situation. A great story and lesson on leadership and the impact of 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...
