Resources

We believe in the new politics of partnership and collaboration.  With this approach, government leaders proactively work to inform, educate, and involve citizens on how to best move their community forward.  When citizens are invited to help both define and resolve difficult community issues, communities usually find better and more sustainable solutions.    We have a workbook for cities, counties, and other communities which can help you in this work.

Download “A Metaphor From the Midwest”

You can download a pdf of all of the posts in the Metaphor From The Midwest series on our  Facilitation Analytics site.

Downloads Related to The Civic Health Diagnostic Workbook

• CHDW  Online Worksheet Examples February 2013
• CHDW On-line Resources List
• CHDW Conflict Score Spreadsheet Calculator
• CHDW Conflict Score Spreadsheet Calculator (Illustrative)

Articles from The Communications Center

• Words Matter! Understanding Dialogue and How It Can Help You
• Understanding Your Dialogue Options
• Deciding on Dialogue Options

Engagement Resources

• Citizens at the Center
• Deliberative Polling
• Dialogue Guidelines prepared by The Communications Center, Inc.
• Dialogue Techniques handout prepared by The Communications Center, Inc.
• Eight Principles of Public Outreach
• International Association of Public Participation – Spectrum of Participation
• Patchwork Nation

Engagement Websites

• Resetting The Table
• Kettering Foundation
• Braver Angels
• World Cafes
• Conversation Cafes
• National Issues Forum
• Open Government Initiative
• National Coalition on Dialogue and Deliberation
• Public Agenda

Presentation from 2012  ASPA (Evergreen Chapter) Conference on Civil Discourse

• Conflict Clues That Help You Navigate to Resolution

Presentation from 2011 Central Indiana Association of Government Accountants Professional Development Conference

• Trust, Relevance, and Re-engaging the Public: New Skills for Changing Times

Presentation from MML 2011 Annual Conference

• Collaborative Governance and Civic Engagement

Meeting Guide Handouts From The 2011 MML Elected Officials Training

• Meeting Guide
• Chair Checklist

Handouts From The 2010 Missouri APA Conference

• Political Turnover in a Collaborative Process (Presentation)
• Words Matter Introducing and Using Dialogue (Handout)