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 new workbook for cities, counties, and other communities which can help you in this work.

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

• Changing the Way We Govern
• Citizens at the Center
• Deliberative Polling
• Dialogue Guidelines prepared by The Communications Center, Inc.
• Eight Principles of Public Outreach
• International Association of Public Participation – Spectrum of Participation
• Social Citizens
• Sustaining Public Engagement

Engagement Websites

• Community Planning
• Everyday Democracy
• ManorLabs
• National Coalition on Dialogue and Deliberation
• The Participation Database
• Planetizen
• Public Agenda
• Spigit for Government

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

• Kansas City Greater Downtown Area Plan (Presentation)
• Political Turnover in a Collaborative Process (Presentation)
• Engaging the Public in the Planning Process (Handout)
• Words Matter Introducing and Using Dialogue (Handout)