Michael Doherty has over 30 years experience working in his community and became a full-time community relations activist in 1987. He has been recognised as one of the leading trainers and facilitators in this field of work. He initiated the first ever Community Relations Action Learning Programme in the early 90s and has designed Open College Network Programmes on exploring Diversity — Facilitating Community Relations Work; Group Work and Facilitation Skills as well as Introduction to Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills.Michael’s development of specialised training programmes in Community Relations and Conflict Resolution work has enabled the Peace and Reconciliation Group (PRG) of which Michael is the Director to maintain its ability of successfully working in the field of Community Relations work.