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Community engagement and consultation 101: (For no particular reason) 1) It is not consultation if you are putting forward a proposition, and defending it. 2) If people are not hearing or listening to what you're saying, it is on you to find another way to say it. 3) Authentic community engagement first and foremost requires that you put your ears on, and leave them on. 4) Fail to do any of the above, and the engagement will both fail, and be seen as a sham. 5) None of this is hard.

Discover how embracing creativity and helping others propelled one from the brink of despair to almost full recovery.    Key takeaways:    🎨 Engage with art—unlock new emotional landscapes.  🤝 Help others—find purpose and joy in service.  🔄 Share experiences—build a supportive community.    How have you integrated these strategies into your professional or personal life?    Ep 91 w/ Richard Casper CreatiVets Co Founder and Executive Director

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Lots of wisdom from INSPIRE project partner, Burt Pusch, about the factors that contribute to a community engagement projects' ability, or inability, to make an impact. Check out his video and - if you're also a person with lived experience- contribute your own here: https://lnkd.in/e7AVgqR4

Building a vision is just the beginning! Implementing it is where the real magic happens. Our community engagement is solid, but now it's time to turn plans into action. ✨🌱 Limited capacity and resources make it challenging, but we're committed to bridging the gap. Language plays a crucial role—it's not just about what we say, but how we say it. Clear communication unites us towards a common goal. Together, let's ensure our strategy comes to life, breaking down barriers and speaking the same language.🤝 🌎 #CommunityEngagement #StrategyInAction #TogetherWeGrow

Engaging with the community in the early stages, specifically during the design and planning phases, allows for the establishment of strong relationships and trust. This, in turn, leads to increased commitment from the community towards the intervention and promotes effective participation. Ultimately, this enhanced commitment and participation contribute to the sustainability of the intervention. To illustrate this effect, consider a scenario from our daily lives. Imagine one of your friends, family members, or even neighbors who is planning to get married seeks your advice on various aspects such as the ideal date, location for the celebration, invitation letter templates, venue selection, choice of songs, and attire. As you become involved in the planning process, surely you will feel a sense of ownership and commitment towards the event, and you willingly provide support and assistance to ensure its success. This scenario exemplifies the positive impact of early Community Engagement, where individuals feel a sense of ownership and actively contribute to the success of the intervention. participatory design and plan for sustainable intervention. #Community_Engagement

🌥 How do you facilitate turn taking in community conversations? Part of community building is helping people to belong. This is not about molding people into who we think they should be. It's about understanding that they are here for a reason. And that the people who show up partly identify with the work we are doing. In that sense, it becomes easy to know that the people here have at least one thing in common. That part of them may want to belong with us, but equally, they belong to themselves, with their own identity, experiences and needs. As community people, it then becomes essential for us to facilitate the opportunity for members to take turns in speaking. Communities thrive when we celebrate all the nuances of our humanity. It's not about who is right or who is most influential. It's about the ability to share, to be listened to, and also to be accepting of whatever it is we share and care about. Allowing people to 'take turns' gives people the opportunity to open up in ways that everyone can learn from. It's something we were taught as a child ☝ "Wait for your turn!" It almost sounds incredibly silly and simplistic to say we need to 'allow turn-taking in community conversations'. However, it's a real problem. People everywhere feel like they are unable to take their turn. The challenge then comes, how can you design 'taking turns' in your community? The opportunities are potentially endless, some ideas to get you going are on the original post. https://lnkd.in/eR8pbVqC 👋 This was #ContinuousCommunityClue No7 Subscribe for the full archive

Be loyal to loyalty. It’s true in all relationships. I think it’s a law of the universe. This took me FOREVER to learn. But when I figured it out: I experienced a decrease in: -pain -chaos -confusion -regret -uncertainty -standards -expectations And I experienced an increase in: -love -peace of mind -unity -confidence -contentment -standards -expectations

Though we can't prevent negative comments, we can choose how we respond! Let's build each other up and foster positive dialogue both online and offline. Share this post to foster a more supportive community!