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. We have published a number of e-books to help you plan the type of dialogues that lead to productive discussion, and ultimately to action and change. You can find those on our Facilitation Analytics website, and on Amazon.
Download The “Taking Action” Series
You can download a copy of the five posts that make up our “Taking Action” Series here.
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
Presentation from 2011 Central Indiana Association of Government Accountants Professional Development Conference
Presentation from MML 2011 Annual Conference
Meeting Guide Handouts From The 2011 MML Elected Officials Training
Handouts From The 2010 Missouri APA Conference