Vision

Our vision is of a vibrant, just & inclusive society, informed & empowered through dialogue.

Mission Statement

To engage people at all levels in open & honest dialogue that encourages better understanding.

Strategic Aims for 2012-2015

• To reinvigorate & develop an efficient & reflective learning organisation.
• To promote & deliver creative dialogue processes that enhance community relations.
• To develop & maintain a team of dialogue practitioners.
• To develop & deliver accredited dialogue training.

Strategic Objectives

Aim 1: To reinvigorate & develop an efficient & reflective learning organisation.

Objectives

1.1      To update & consolidate all databases.

1.2      To recruit new members & partners groups.

1.3       To communicate & engage with the members.

1.4       To raise the profile of the work of CD.

1.5      To develop spaces for reflection & learning.

1.6       To promote & deliver the ’Legacy Research Programme’.

Aim 2: To promote & deliver creative dialogue processes that enhance community relations.

Objectives

2.1       To promote & deliver the ‘Creative Dialogues Toolbox’.

2.2       To facilitate urban, rural & interface dialogues.

2.3       To learn from our own practice & the practice of others.

2.4       To share good practice in dialogue through publications & training materials.

2.5       To explore & promote innovation in dialogue practice.

2.6       To evaluate effective & inclusive dialogue & post dialogue practice.

Aim 3: To develop & maintain a team of dialogue practitioners.

Objectives

3.1       To recruit a panel of dialogue practitioners.

3.2       To provide training for the panel of dialogue practitioners.

3.3       To develop a training manual/handbook for dialogue practitioners.

3.4       To continue to research the training & support needs of practitioners.

Aim 4: To secure CD’s financial future

Objectives

4.1       To secure funding to support the work of CD.

4.2       To utilize OCN accreditation to generate income to support the work of CD.

4.3       To secure other opportunities to generate income to support the work of CD.