At Involve, we see how organisations and governments at all levels are increasingly recognising the transformative power of effective, inclusive public engagement that empowers people to have a greater say in the decisions that affect their lives. Not only does it foster trust between decision-makers and communities, but it also leads to more practical, grounded solutions that are likely to succeed on the ground.
That’s why we offer our Public Engagement Training for organisations and institutions — a programme designed to give you and your team the tools, methods, approaches and confidence needed for meaningful, inclusive public engagement in decision making.
But why does effective public engagement in decision making matter?
- Build trust and inclusivity: By involving a wide range of voices, you create a culture of trust and transparency, where participants feel valued and heard and where other residents feel like the needs of people like them have been considered in decision making.
- Improve decision quality: Diverse perspectives lead to more thoughtful, innovative solutions. A collaborative approach produces well-rounded, sustainable outcomes that better meet the needs of all actors.
- Get it right first time and enhance buy-In: When people — or people like them — are part of a participatory process, they are more likely to support the decisions made and it makes for better outcomes. This leads to greater commitment and smoother implementation, and avoids backlash further down the line (saving time and money).
Equip your team with essential skills: Involve training equips you and or your team with practical methods for facilitating productive engagement, managing group dynamics, and guiding participants through complex, sometimes contentious, issues.
What you’ll learn:
- Core principles of public engagement: How to build open, respectful dialogue and deliberation and balance diverse viewpoints.
- Designing effective engagement processes: How to structure engagement opportunities that are inclusive, transparent, and outcome-focused.
- Facilitation techniques: Tools for guiding discussions, managing conflict, and ensuring active and positive participation.
Who should attend?
- Public sector leaders and teams looking to improve public engagement in decision making and community collaboration and working.
- Non-profit organisations striving to empower communities and increase participation in their initiatives.
- Corporate teams aiming to make better, more inclusive decisions while aligning diverse perspectives.
- Facilitators, consultants, and community organisers who want to refine their skills and lead impactful engagement efforts to reach improved decision making.
Why Involve?
Our Involve trainers bring years of real world experience in participatory design, delivery and public engagement approaches, and we tailor our sessions to meet your specific organisational needs and context.
Whether you’re working with a small group or a large community, we provide hands-on, interactive and participative training that leads to lasting, positive change.
Empower your leaders and team with the skills to create inclusive, effective, and sustainable solutions.
Take a look at our upcoming training sessions below:
Public Engagement Training
Thursday, July 3 · 9:30am - 1pm
Thursday, November 6 · 9:30am - 1pm
Facilitating Public Engagement Training
Thursday, July 10 · 9:30am - 1pm
Thursday, November 13 · 9:30am - 1pm
If you would like to know more about our training, or speak to us about a bespoke training package, reach out to Gary Austin here.