About The Philosophy Of Our Practice
For decades, we have guided leaders and organizations through collaborative problem-solving on complex challenges. Our work centers on facilitation, mediation, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and organizational strategy, helping diverse groups work together effectively within and across sectors.
What Sets Us Apart
Driven by Purpose
We believe that through thoughtful collaboration, even the most difficult issues can lead to wise, fair, and lasting solutions. Our role is to provide skilled, impartial support, enabling meaningful participation, fostering constructive dialogue, integrating science and data, and pioneering mutual-gains outcomes.
Focused on Results
Our approach is rooted in the principles of mutual gains negotiation, designed to help parties uncover shared interests, explore creative options, and build durable agreements. This method, influenced by leading thinkers in dispute resolution and public engagement, ensures outcomes are both equitable and sustainable.
Custom-Designed Engagement
We don’t just facilitate meetings or offer standardized training. We partner closely with clients to design tailored processes, informed by deep listening to conveners, stakeholders, and rights-holders. Using a suite of collaborative tools, we continuously integrate feedback and adapt as needed to help groups reach their goals.
Built on Trust and Inclusion
Relationships and trust are at the heart of lasting outcomes. We strive to amplify the voices of those most impacted by decisions, especially those often marginalized, ensuring that solutions are informed, innovative, and practical. Our practice emphasizes respect, agency, clarity, and reciprocity.
Depth of Expertise
Our team combines advanced facilitation skills with strong analytical abilities and substantive knowledge across fields. We immerse ourselves in the legal, technical, and policy dimensions of each project, allowing us to engage stakeholders with credibility and depth.
Local to Global Impact
We work at every scale—from local communities to international institutions. Whether supporting regional climate adaptation, advising on national policy, or strengthening global dispute resolution systems, our multi-level experience enriches our practice and allows us to share insights across contexts.
Committed to Learning
We continuously reflect on and refine our methods. Through ongoing practice reviews, research contributions, and engagement with the broader field, we evolve both our own work and the profession—always applying lessons learned to deliver better outcomes.
