IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

  • September 10, 2024
  • September 13, 2024
  • 4 sessions
  • September 10, 2024, 1:00 PM 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • September 11, 2024, 1:00 PM 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • September 12, 2024, 1:00 PM 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • September 13, 2024, 1:00 PM 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Online with Trainer Penny Mabie
  • 9

Registration

  • Please provide proof of membership to info@iap2usa.org for discount code.
  • Please ask your region to forward your proof of membership to info@iap2usa.org for discount code.

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***Fundamentals of Public Participation is the prerequisites for this course

Completion of IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation prior to 2023 also counts as a prerequisite for this course***

IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

Four 4-hour sessions

September 10 - 13, 2024
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central
11:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Mountain

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.mPacific

Applying Methods is a Level 2 course that introduces practitioners to a large number of P2 methods. This includes learning how to design specific methods, developing good question design, and having an opportunity to practice running some methods.

The course is suitable for practitioners who are part of a team implementing a P2 process and are looking for the practical skills to be effective in designing and applying methods.

Course objectives:

1. 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.

2. Research, design and test a F2F and/or online method using a range of tools and resources.

3. Apply the four steps of designing a method incorporating the eight key components of method design.

4. Develop rational and experiential aims.

5. Design an appropriate format.

6. Design questions and process.

7. Develop appropriate communications.

8. Combine methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives and test for appropriate sequencing.

9. Incorporate inclusion and diversity principles

10. Identify data management needs, evaluation points and measures.

11. Identify resources required.

12. Explore a variety of both F2F and online methods/ techniques that are more structured and have nested methods within them (e.g., Deliberative Processes, Appreciative Inquiry and Open Space Technology).

13. Analyze the specific requirements for online and digital methods, identify and select appropriate platforms and tools to meet needs and strategize to develop these methods for delivery.

14. Identify principles for monitoring online activity.

15. Test the design by running elements of the method and submitting to peer review using a checklist.

16. Apply methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives, including using effective communication skills, and test for appropriate sequencing.

17. Design key messages and communication tools that build trust and integrity, and meet the needs of diverse audiences.

    Professional Certification/Credits

    THIS COURSE

    Applying Methods for Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 20 CM

      September 10 - 13, 2024  |  1 PM – 5 PM ET

      Members $550 -- Regular $650 

      Last day to Register is September 6, 2024 

      PLEASE NOTE: IAP2 USA members must be logged in to receive the member rate. International IAP2 members can contact info@iap2usa.org for a code to register. 

       — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

      **You must first complete Fundamentals of P2 before this course

      Completion of IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation prior to 2023 also counts as a prerequisite for this course**

      PREREQUISITE COURSE

      #1 Fundamentals of Public Participation (2 - 4 hour sessions CM I 8 CM

        September 3 - 4, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET 

        Members $275 --  Regular $325

        NEXT COURSE

        #2 Designing & Leading Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 16 CM

          October 15 - 18, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

          Members $550 -- Regular $650

          Certificate Program - All Three Modules (10 - 4 hour Sessions) 
                    Regular $1,625  Members $1,375 

          Trainer: Penny Mabie 

          Penny Mabie has been licensed by IAP2 to deliver the Certificate Program since 2009. She has more than 20 years of experience in public involvement, facilitation, and training. As a public involvement consultant, Penny provides facilitation and public participation services to support environmental remediation decision processes, infrastructure siting and design, multi-jurisdictional task forces on flood control, recycling and transportation planning, and national climate change initiatives. She is also a roster member with the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution.



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