Traverse is the new name for OPM Group and Dialogue by Design
Traverse is building on the history of both OPM and Dialogue by Design to provide full-service consultancy in: Consultation, Evaluation, Engagement, Organisational Development and Social Investment.
Navigating complexity and controversy in the changing world of public services.
In a world where everyone from policy makers to citizens has a different perspective every decision we make has to stand up to challenge.
Traverse helps organisations who are dealing with complex and controversial issues to understand what the communities and people affected think about their projects and proposals. We use transparent processes and evidence-based tools to engage and weigh every voice, personal and professional, whether loudly proclaimed or seldom heard. Our experts work with you to evaluate and implement your decisions, improve your plans and build capacity and support you to deliver real impact.
Our clients rely on us when the issues are thorny and good decisions matter. From health and social care integration to airport expansion, social isolation to the future of energy generation, we bring our expertise to help you listen, analyse and act decisively.
Recent Work
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Lucy Farrow has been named as Employee Owner of the Year
Lucy Farrow of OPM Group is delighted to be announced as winner in the Employee Owner of the Year category in the UK...
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British Heart Foundation - Miles Frost Fund Evaluation
Traverse are currently conducting an independent evaluation of the Miles Frost Fund’s programme piloting new...
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Evaluation of Accelerated Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme
Traverse is currently conducting an independent evaluation of the Clinical Endoscopy Pilot Training Programme which is...
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Greater London Authority – Stepping Stones Evaluation
The transition from primary to secondary school is a period of significant change in the lives of young people. ...
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Public Engagement on Techniques to avoid Mitochondrial Disease
Traverse delivered a multi-strand public and stakeholder dialogue and engagement programme to gauge opinion on the...
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High Speed 2 Consultations: 2011 - 2017
High Speed 2 (HS2) is a planned high-speed railway in the United Kingdom linking London, Birmingham, the East Midlands,...
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Why we play games
Three questions to ask yourself when designing engagement - is it clear? is it usable? is it fun?
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Horizon Nuclear Power - Wylfa Newydd Consultation
Horizon Nuclear Power are planning to build the Wylfa Newydd Power Station next to the existing Wylfa A plant on the...
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The Council of the Future – Making all of us into designers
Every council wants to be empowering. So if councils of the future really are going to be hard-wired to...
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