Profile

Founded in 1991, Dovetail is an interdisciplinary group of management consultants, planners, trainers and facilitators based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Dovetail principals have extensive experience in resource and environmental management, organizational development and collaborative decision-making. With advanced, interdisciplinary degrees related to both natural and social sciences, our team members offer up-to-date technical capabilities across a range of disciplines. Senior staff members have held affiliations at the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University and we maintain involvement in a number of professional associations.

Our services

Collaborative resource management / co-management
Land use and marine conservation planning
Research and analysis on resource policy and governance
Local citizen engagement and community development
Organizational development and team building
Process design and facilitation for multi-party decision-making
Professional coaching
Program evaluation
Research, analysis and writing
Strategic planning
Training in facilitation, conflict resolution and public involvement

Corporate Social Responsibility

To fulfill our corporate social responsibility, Dovetail offers reduced rates or pro bono services to non-profit groups. Each of our senior staff also donates time to support social and environmental well being in our community.