About Us
We facilitate positive change & development in organizations, teams, groups & individuals.
Too much conflict leads to costly disputes and damages the culture, too little conflict and there is a lack of engagement and you risk losing your key people. Our development programs allow you to have the right conversations with a better understanding of the positive potential of creative conflict.
Having the skills and competencies to be able to navigate conflict and change is hugely important in the world now and for future capability.
We have seen first-hand how people do not reach their potential because they persist with a traditional approach to HR and people management when there is a much better alternative available. Providing clear boundaries which gives people involved in the work and being proactive about working with conflict improves engagement and performance.
We also use specialist consultants on a retained basis. If the expertise isn’t in-house we can source and project manage it and we use associates when particular specialisms are required.
People
Meet Roger Dwan
Roger Dwan is the Founder and Lead Consultant at Cube Consulting.
He has been working in the areas of Human Resources, Conflict Management & Leadership Development since 2002 and brings a wealth of experience.
There are very few work-related situations he has not encountered and he relishes the opportunity to work with a client to explore people-related challenges.
He founded Cube in 2014 to offer a different approach to traditional HR consultancies. The world of work is changing and a different approach is needed, one that seeks to understand different perspectives and involves those who carry out the work leading to better outcomes. Organizations and teams that create a culture that allows for adaptability and development are the ones that will thrive in the future. Roger is uniquely placed to help with this due to his background which combines best practice HR, conflict management, and learning and development, and as well as strong consulting skills and experience he uses coaching, facilitation, and mediation depending on the needs of the situation.
He has a keen interest in how society functions. Academically he has a BA in Economics and Politics and a MA in Mediation and Conflict Intervention but he believes that real learning happens by being an interested observer and participant in the world whether that’s in current affairs, work, and careers, or sports and entertainment.
Roger is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and is a Certified Mediator with the Mediators Institute of Ireland (MII). He also holds memberships and has completed courses accredited by the following professional bodies; the Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD), the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and is a trained Conflict Management Coach with Cinergy.
If the expertise isn’t in-house we can source and project manage it and we use associates when particular specialisms are required.
Our professional credentials
Clients we have worked with
What people are saying
“I would have no hesitation in recommending Cube, we have worked with them over a number of years to help develop our HR capability as the business grows and develops. This has included recruitment support and management coaching as well as general HR advice which we have always found to be practical and commercially focused.”
- Graham Stafford
Managing Director, Ocean Healthcare
“Roger and the team at Cube helped us immensely to move from a start-up to a scaling business across Ireland and the UK by ensuring we had the right structures in place to build a high-performing team culture. We partner with them on all elements of HR and have always been impressed with the results.”
- Jamie O’Reilly
Managing Director Ireland & UK, BBL Logistics
“I would highly recommend Cube HR services to any business. We have been using Cube for the last 6 years. Their services have been invaluable to our business from helping recruit new employees, contract reviews and setup as well as employee engagement and conflict resolution. Roger is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of HR and always and pleasure to deal with.”
- Paul Davy
Managing Director, Space Storage
“Cube HR has helped our business for many years now. They have always been well-organized and helpful and Roger Dwan has provided us with good HR direction over the years. It is a great comfort to know that we are getting sound advice and professional service.”
- Robert Daly
Partner, Daly Farrell Accountants
We have worked with Cube HR for a number of years. Cube HR provides a very important function to our small business. From motivation to upskilling and problem-solving Cube HR is always there providing Prop Me Up with HR advice and support. We see cube HR as our outsourced HR department.
-Daithi Ó Lochlainn, Director, Prop Me Up
Cube HR has been a real pleasure to work with over the last number of years. Roger is committed, logical, and incredibly supportive. Roger believes in not just supporting the standard HR function but works with you to strategise for the future and support the team as a whole. I would highly recommend working with Cube HR.
-Susan O’Dwyer, Chief Executive, Make-A-Wish Ireland
“We have worked with Roger from Cube for the past number of years and have always found the service to be of a high standard whether that was helping with conflict or providing HR advice for the business.”
- Cúán Mac Conghail
Macalla
“We have used Cube HR Consulting on a retained basis since 2017 and we have always found them to be responsive and attentive to our specific needs, whether that’s updating employment policies or advising us through complex HR issues.”
- Shauna Walsh
Director, Walsh Packaging
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What do you help people with?
We work with organizations, teams, and individuals to help them maximize engagement and avoid damaging conflict.
2. How do you do it?
This will depend on their requirements but typically we can provide support ensuring they have the right structures in place including the skills and competencies needed. Then depending on their need we can provide support through consulting, coaching, mediation or facilitation. We work with our clients to create a solution that works for them.
3. Why do you do it?
We believe there are two major problems that need to be addressed in the world of work which are often connected;
How to involve people for maximum engagement taking into account different perspectives
How to use conflict positively for creativity and innovation without it becoming damaging
4. Who do you work with?
Typically our customers fall into 3 different categories:
Leaders that are building a business or non-profit which is growing or aiming to grow but don’t have a need for a full-time senior HR role.
HR professionals in larger organisations who understand the need to have external support to help address conflict informally through mediation or other means and/or to be proactive in building engagement through involvement with issues that matter to people.
Individuals at all levels in organisations and beyond who want to use challenges as an opportunity to grow and develop.
5. What type of organisations do you provide HR support to?
We have experience working with start-ups to multinational organisations across a wide variety of industries. Typically we work best with organisations who are scaling up where the enterprise is now bigger than the founder(s) and their immediate team and they recognise the need to proactively develop a culture of engagement and performance. In these organisations there is a need for some HR expertise to create the right structures and environment but they don’t need a dedicated HR manager.
6. Do you work with teams within organisations?
Yes, we work with teams to help build their relationship intelligence which allows them to improve engagement levels and have better conversations without damaging conflict. This can either be done proactively or if there is an existing issue we can help through mediation or facilitation.
7. How can you help individuals?
We provide one to one coaching for individuals in order to build their competence through action learning. We have much coaching experience in the following areas:
Coaching for leaders who wish to manage themselves and others better
Coaching for managers focusing on people management and engagement
Conflict management coaching for individuals experiencing a particular conflict situation or wishing to develop their competence in handling conflict
Career coaching for individuals looking to make a change or reignite the spark around the work they do
8. Do you use a particular framework or model?
We use a number of frameworks depending on the situation including psychometric profiles and coaching models. We have developed our own 4 step process which allows our clients to address their complex challenges with facilitated support ensuring they are aware of the boundaries. We have a strong knowledge of employment legislation and best practice and will tailor our solutions to meet a client’s unique needs. We also have a number of professional partners and access to a network of advisors. We believe frameworks should be flexible to adapt to our clients requirements, please arrange a complimentary consultation so we can see what will work best for you.
9. How much will it cost?
We understand that people have different requirements at different times and we aim to make this support accessible to all those who need it regardless of size or budget. If you are interested in learning more about how you can improve your specific situation please avail of a complimentary consultation so we can discuss your requirements.