Category Archives: Training

The Vital Leadership Skill

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Davenport Institute

Executive Director Pete Peterson authored an article in the latest issue of California Special District Magazine. More »

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IAP2: Building Capacity

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Davenport Institute

But she suggests that there is another important aspect to effective engagement, and that is capacity building. More »

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Chicago NCDD workshop

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Davenport Institute

NCDD will be hosting a Facilitation Training Workshop provided by the Project on Civic Reflection in Chicago on January 19 – 20 and February 10 -11: More »

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National League of Cities Resource

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Davenport Institute

In an announcement regarding a newly released resource, the National League of Cities noted that focusing on civility alone, we can miss the point. More »

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Why Residents may be Skeptical of Public Engagement

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Davenport Institute

This video pretty much sums up a common (and not entirely unjustified) perception of public engagement processes. The good news : there are better options. More »

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