Track2Talks
Forums for Change
At Track2Talks, we understand the complexity of dialogue in a world with diverging ideologies.
About
A UK-based foundation, established by private and third-sector professionals from the fields of behavioural science and education.
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Whatever your benchmark we find ourselves at a time in history when threats to peace, social cohesion, and security are on the rise worldwide. At the same time, government resources are increasingly unable to meet these threats and provide long-lasting solutions.
Against this backdrop, our organisation was established to deliver a vital Track 2 service, and to facilitate neutral encounters for critical discussions between diverse groups, regardless of their political, religious, or cultural affinities.
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We aim to promote social cohesion by facilitating discussions, education, research, and analysis.
The independent status of our organisation, coupled with our skilled private sector operational staff and their valuable networks, allow for diverse voices to be heard and for conflict resolution to begin.
In our lifetimes, there has never been a more pressing need for action.
Our mission is clear
Our mission is to reduce friction through the consilience of diverse perspectives and disciplines through dialogue, research, analysis, and education.
We begin our process by organising forums, offering a secure and confidential environment for thought leaders, educators, faith leaders and community influencers alike, to voice their beliefs and present their positions without judgment.
Our role at these events is to ensure that dialogue remains constructive and non-violent, and results in actionable insights.
We then take these insights and connect influential figures and institutions capable of effecting lasting change in communities through policy, and education, via formal and informal leadership. ​
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Through the promotion of understanding, voices are heard, and cohesion is strengthened.
Founder
Paul Gutteridge is an Honorary Fellow at the Edward Cadbury Centre, University of Birmingham, a Senior Fellow at the Next Century Foundation, and has achieved a Diploma in Logotherapy and Existential Analysis, and trained in Behavioural Anlaysis and Investigative Interviewing. His focus is on building trust between individuals by discerning the subtleties of human behavior and situational analysis. With two decades of experience, he has been deeply involved in negotiations within the realms of diplomacy, business, and religious settings around the world.
Research
Dr. Hannah Dennett, an historian of Eighteenth-Century Britain, recently completing an Early Career Fellowship at the Institute of Advanced Studies, University of Warwick. Her work exemplifies a rigorous research methodology used to uncover and understand cultural trends, fostering greater understanding and dialogue. Dr. Dennett is dedicated to engaging with diverse audiences and participates in conferences, public talks, and writing papers that facilitate change through education and dialogue.