Public Consultation & Engagement | Post-Conference Workshop

Facilitation 101 -- Fundamental Communication Tools and Techniques

This essential workshop is designed for practitioners looking to develop a solid foundation in consultation techniques. Participants will acquire more in-depth understanding and practical skills for facilitating public and stakeholder participation.

With hands-on exercises, ample peer interaction, and Q&A, take away the fundamentals in:

1. Core communication skills and interaction models
2. Stakeholder mapping and outreach planning
3. Managing group dynamics and conflict resolution

Develop essential facilitation skills you can apply immediately and build on.

Marc Valois,

Practice Lead, Stakeholder and Community Engagement,

Intersol Group

Eric Collard,

Practice Lead, Social Media and Strategic Communications,

Intersol Group

Science Communications in Public Consultation

The stakes are high when presenting complex science and technical issues to the public. It can lend credibility and authority to your message or confuse and frustrate your stakeholders. How can you avoid misinformation and inaccurate portrayal? This workshop will discuss practical tips to handle risks in science communications. Leave with these 4 key strategic take aways.

• Journalism VS Science – Why is science difficult to communicate through traditional media?
• Training subject matter experts to effectively participate in presentation
• Creating clear, jargon-free messages to avoid misinterpretation
• Using context to craft a science narrative the public will care about

Gain everything you need to communicate expert subjects to your stakeholders.

Hassaan Basit, Director, Communications, Conservation Halton