By Joanna Braniff, Class of 2026. Peace is more than the absence of war. It needs something quieter, and far harder to sustain: our ability to think deeply together, to listen to people we disagree with, and to remain open to changing our minds. Yet in a world where...
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Building a Longer Table: Leadership, Democracy, and the Power of Listening
By Joanna Braniff, Class of 2026. Peace is more than the absence of war. It needs something quieter, and far harder to sustain: our ability to think deeply together, to listen to people we disagree with, and to remain open to changing our minds. Yet in a world where...
Reimagining Leadership Through Partnership and Purpose
By Christina Bates, Head of Finance, Allstate Northern Ireland Leadership is changing, and we must too evolve the ways we nurture it. In Northern Ireland, where collaboration and dialogue remain the cornerstones of progress, the Centre for Democracy and Peace...
Reimagining leadership: being open to insight will help us pave the way to a brighter future
Dorinnia Carville, Comptroller and Auditor General, Northern Ireland Audit Office Leadership is often perceived as a final destination, a pinnacle reached after years of experience and hard work. However, I believe it’s how you approach the journey that sets you apart...


