Either "Fundamentals of Public Participation and Engagement (Level 1 practitioners)" or "IAP2 Way in Challenging Contexts (Level 2 practitioners)" is a prerequisite for this course. Learn more
Applying Methods is a Level 2 course that focuses on exploring a variety of methods used in implementing public participation and engagement and considers how to design and integrate those methods into the public participation and engagement practice process. Participants will learn to select, assess and create effective elements of methods to work meaningfully with participants.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify a range of methods that can be used for various engagement purposes and processes, and strategies to select the most appropriate method/s for an engagement project/process
- Research, design and test a face to face and/or online method using a range of tools and resources
- Apply the four steps of designing a method to incorporate the eight key components of method design
- Develop rational and experiential aims
- Design an appropriate format
- Design questions and process
- Develop appropriate communications
- Combine methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives and test for appropriate sequencing
- Incorporate inclusivity and diversity principles
- Identify data management needs, evaluation points and measures
- Identify resources required
- Explore a variety of both face to face and online methods/techniques that include a nested structure of different methods (e.g. deliberative processes, Appreciative Inquiry, Open Space Technology)
- Analyze the specific engagement requirements for online and digital methods, identify and select appropriate platforms and tools to meet needs, and strategies to sequence these methods for delivery
- Identify principles for monitoring online activity
- Test the design by running elements of the method and submitting for peer review using a checklist
- Apply methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives including using effective communication skills, and test for appropriate sequencing
- Design key messages and know how to use communication tools that build trust and integrity, and meet the needs of diverse audiences
Target Audience:
- Practitioners with some public participation and engagement practice experience who are looking to cement their knowledge and skills
Course Delivery:
This course is delivered in person in Nanaimo, BC. This is an IAP2 Canada core training course delivered externally by IAP2 licensed trainers.
Prerequisite:
Fundamentals of P2 and Engagement is the level 1 prerequisite for this course.
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Cost:
$825.00 + applicable tax
Our Licensed Trainers:
Amelia Shaw is an award-winning consultation strategist, practitioner, professional facilitator and capacity builder. Over the past twenty-plus years Amelia has been successfully involved in the development of major policies, projects and plans from strategic design, to initiating and facilitating inclusive processes, and implementation. She has worked with governments, public organizations, nonprofits and private companies in multiple sectors including community development, education, governance, labour, land-use planning, transit and transportation. Her ultimate goal, with any P2 project/process, is to find an innovative approach that supports both community and organizational values and objectives and leads to helpful deliverables and a positive outcome. Her solutions have earned international recognition, including an IAP2 Core Values Award for Innovation
Patricia Quinn-Nichols is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience (16 yrs in municipal government) leading or supporting diverse community-focused initiatives. Known for her ability to navigate complexity and align diverse stakeholder interests, Patricia consistently delivers results on high-profile projects with defined timelines. Her values-driven leadership is rooted in integrity, inclusiveness, and collaboration. Patricia’s deep understanding of the significance of meaningful engagement and the critical role people play in shaping decisions, actions, and outcomes has been central to her success in achieving positive, lasting results.
Patricia has collaborated with organizations on projects that have garnered both national and international acclaim, including receiving the IAP2 Canada 2014 Organization of the Year Award and the IAF Platinum Facilitation Impact Award. Working in both municipal government and consulting, she has spearheaded significant initiatives in engagement, facilitation, project management, change management, organizational transformation, and strategy and policy review and development.
