IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation
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.
**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***
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.
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
Trainer: Doug Zenn and Cathy Smith
Doug has 30 years of experience in the communications field and has developed and managed community involvement, awareness, and education efforts around numerous issues including visioning, transportation, water resources, community-based planning and more. Doug has led Zenn Associates’ development of the innovative “Three-Dimensional Public Participation” model (3DP2) an approach that expands community access to project information and provides unique avenues for community input including the use of new technologies. Doug also serves on the executive committee for IAP2’s Cascade Chapter (Oregon and Southwest Washington) and is a certified trainer for IAP2’s public involvement foundations courses. Doug Zenn has 30 years of experience in the communications field and has developed and managed community involvement.
Cathy’s work in the inter-related fields associated with climate change—land use, transportation, water, energy, health—brings depth of knowledge and understanding of current engagement needs. As a past community mediator and practicing writer and storyteller, her engagement insights span from conflict management to communications. She’s one of 15 Certified Public Participation Practitioners in the country, a graduate of USD’s School of Law, and IAP2USA’s Past President.
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