This training is for you who is interested in exploring the potential of dialogue to transform conflicts into opportunities.
«Dialogue in Conflict» is an introductory course, addressing topics and introducing tools that can contribute to transforming conflicts.You will improve your dialogue skills, learn conflict mapping and be introduced to dialogue facilitation in conflict situations. This is a five-day process-oriented course with a series of activities where the participants actively use their own life experiences.
MAIN COMPONENTS
Identity
Through exercises, you will learn more about yourself and how to build trust in a group. The focus is on the importance of one’s own identity in relation to others.
Introduction to Dialogue
We introduce the Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue’s approach to dialogue and conflict transformation. Together, we explore the concept of dialogue through exercises where the participants are challenged to reflect on key elements of a dialogue process.
Active Listening and the Art of Asking Good Questions
We are introduced to basic dialogue skills: Active listening, sharing and asking dialogical questions. Through exercises, the participants will experience and develop these skills.
Tools for Conflict Analysis
Conflict analysis is important to understand the complexity of conflict Based on examples from the participants own experience, we apply four steps in analyzing a conflict:
- Mapping of the actors, their relationships and how they affect each other. This analysis also includes internal and external factors that can affect a conflict situation.
- The actor’s positions, interests and needs
- Analyzing the roots and effects of the conflict
- Identifying challenges, dilemmas and opportunities for change
Dialogue facilitation as a Tool for Transforming Conflict
We introduce and reflect on the role of dialogue facilitation in a process of conflict transformation.
Role of the Facilitator
Brief introduction to the role of a dialogue facilitator. Some participants will also have the opportunity to facilitate dialogue through role play.
Facilitating dialogue in role play
Based on conflicts mapped and analyzed by participants we make use of role play for practicing dialogue facilitation. This provides for learning through practice, including how to give and receive feedback.
Introduction to Public Dialogue
Short introduction to the Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue’s public dialogue concept and how public dialogues and dialogue in conflict situations, both have a role in long term dialogue processes acquainted with The Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue’s public dialogue concept.
Who is the training suitable for?
Participation is open for anyone interested in learning dialogue skills, and how to analyze and transform conflicts.
Dialogue is a way of communicating which aims to deepen and challenge our understanding of ourselves and our relation to “the other”, rather than trying to convince or win with arguments and facts. As dialogue creates space for people´s personal thoughts, emotions, experiences, and world views – it enables us to build and rebuild relationships, as well as becoming better communicators.
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Practical information
DURATION: 5 full days
DATE: March 16th - 20th 2026 (advised arrival on the 15th)
TIME: 09:00–18:00 (CET)
VENUE: Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue, Lillehammer, Norway
LANGUAGE: English
PARTICIPANTS: Max 14 persons
FEE:
- Full board: € 1500 (included all meals and accomodation)
- Training: € 750 (included lunch - but requires participants to book own accomodation).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 2nd 2026. Apply sooner if you need visa.
Based on assessment of personal applications and group composition, Nansen Peace Center grants participation in the training. We advice you to apply as soon as you can.
The course does not provide any formal certification, but you will receive a document showing proof of completion at the NCPD.
