The Participation Company (TPC)

Alternative Dispute ResolutionUnited States2-10 Employees

The Participation Company, LLC (TPC) helps government and business clients manage public issues to accomplish objectives and reach consensus by building agreements and crafting durable and defensible decisions. We plan and manage public participation projects from start to finish and provide strategic advice, direction and training. We coach and mentor staff and managers. Our cumulative experience includes 130 years designing and conducting stakeholder participation programs for an array of public agencies and private companies, in connection with over 1,500 projects.

Established in 2010, TPC principals include Doug Sarno, Wendy Green Lowe, and John Godec. We have spent our careers working as open-process advocates between stakeholders and decision-makers. We are founders and long-time leaders of the globally-respected International Association for Public Participation (IAP2). 

For conflict resolution and communications training offerings, visit our website or for organizations who want to be prepared to manage conflict and communicate effectively, contact us for custom training requests. 

TPC’s services include:
•	strategic planning
•	issue and needs assessment
•	program development and design
•	effective public information
•	public and media relations
•	risk communication
•	multi-stakeholder meeting and dialogue facilitation
•	formation and management of citizen advisory groups and task forces
•	employee focus groups, advisory boards, and participation programs
•	interagency consultation
•	collaborative planning
•	consensus building
•	decision support

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