David Liddle is the Founder and CEO of The TCM Group (TCM), a UK-based consultancy that specializes in mediation, culture change, conflict management training, and resolution services. The TCM Group focuses on providing organizations with the tools and expertise needed to effectively manage and resolve workplace conflicts. Their services aim to promote a positive and productive working environment by addressing disputes, enhancing communication, and fostering a culture of understanding and collaboration.
David Liddle, as an expert in conflict resolution and management, applies the principles of restorative justice, fairness, inclusion, dialogue, compassion and empowerment within organizations across the globe. David’s work empowers individuals, teams and organizations to address conflicts constructively, learn from them, and to use the insights and learning to drive cultural, systemic and institutional change. He has contributed to numerous texts and he has written three best selling books (Managing Conflict 1st ed, Transformational Culture and Managing Conflict 2nd ed.) David is working on two new testx due to be published in 2025. In 2021, David was recognised as one of the global top 20 HR most influential thinkers and he is a member of the prestigious Thinkers 50 Radar.
David emphasizes creating an environment where conflicts are seen as opportunities for growth and positive change, rather than as detrimental disruptions. This approach involves coaching leaders and teams to transform conflicts into catalysts for innovation, improved understanding, and enhanced teamwork. It aligns with the broader vision of promoting a culture that values continuous improvement, adaptability, and the collective pursuit of organizational goals.
Throughout his career in mediation and restorative justice, David has worked tirelessly to promote dialogue as an effective approach to conflict and complaints resolution. However, organisations continued application of retributive and adversarial grievance and disciplinary procedures acts as a direct barrier to dialogue. Increasingly frustrated with the negative impact of these procedures, David went on a mission to rid the world of the damaging and destructive grievance and disciplinary procedures. David launched his now award winning and highly acclaimed Resolution Framework™ in 2013. Having won numerous awards and accolades, David’s Resolution Framework™ is now embedded in numerous organisations across the UK, and beyond.
