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Tag Archives: public
Corporations Cannot Govern
Corporations and governments have very different goals and motivations. Over the past few decades, these natural differences have become increasingly blurred in the eyes of politicians and the public…and some very disturbing consequences of this trend can now be seen. … Continue reading
Stepping Up
It’s an historic day for Egypt and for the world. But…when Egypt’s President Mubarak ‘stepped down’…we have to wonder who will be ‘stepping up.’ Of course, we’re hoping to see all segments of the Egyptian population to ‘step up’ equally, … Continue reading
The ‘Right-size’ of Government
All government programs have a basis in human need and community sustainability. From deep within us, the better part of our humanity calls us to care about our neighbors’ well-being so the social fabric that sustains us and enriches us … Continue reading
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
The TV show, Cheers, ran for eleven seasons during the 80s and early 90s with a tagline that made everyone feel good…‘where everybody knows your name.’ A group of unlikely friends went through some good times and some bad times … Continue reading
Hope for the Next Generations
Our young people need some public engagement tools for the really tough decisions that face them. Today I was completing a survey about the future challenges of our children and youth…completing a colleague’s deliberative survey, because she’d already completed mine. … Continue reading
Deliberative Hospitality
Let’s face it…the public is not comfortable with the idea of public engagement. Thanks to numerous, ugly media video clips of angry, out-of-control people at town hall meetings, it’s no wonder that most citizens would rather have a root canal … Continue reading
‘Build a Great Community…Together’…But How?
It’s not enough to just survive! That’s why this simple mission statement for communities is so powerful…and why it can become a pervasive public engagement effort in many places across the country: ‘Build a great community…together’ (BAGCT). It’s a bold … Continue reading
How to Have a Respect-filled Conversation
In the next few years, community conversations on public issues will become more and more important. This won’t happen out of a renewal of community awareness…or a revival of public responsibility…or a sense of patriotism. It will happen, because there … Continue reading
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Building Great Communities
One of our most critical needs these days is…to build and sustain great communities. While it’s important to be concerned about our world, our nation, our state and even our county…we actually live day-in-and-day-out in communities and neighborhoods. This is … Continue reading
Yes, Public Engagement Works
No one wants to waste time, energy or enthusiasm. So…when it comes to inviting people to get engaged in a public conversation about one of our important issues, there is a normal and healthy skepticism. The problem we in the … Continue reading