https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b In the comments below list 3 of the Principles of Engagement that best apply to your own work. Provide a specific example of one of the principles you identified and how you use it in your work. en-us 2020-11-17 15:20:50 UTC 2021-03-01 21:37:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f331.png kdurant3 https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b/wish/1178115202 Ask Ask Ask, Partner Agencies as Servants, Listening Conversations. Listening and engaging Transit Advisory Committee members to understand what they care about and what motivates them. Helps to identify projects they can take ownership of.]]> 2021-02-08 17:07:11 UTC https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b/wish/1178115202 https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b/wish/1202140699 1. Everyone Has Gifts
2. Listen, Listen
3. Relationships build community 

We have probably done the best job of approaching the youth in our very diverse community from an assets first perspective. Helping them to realize through our youth run social enterprises that they bring value to the community helps them build confidence when engaging with the community. By promoting the work and products that the youth provide, we are connecting them to the community. ]]> 2021-02-15 01:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b/wish/1202140699 https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b/wish/1208828287 1. Everyone has gifts
2. Residents at the center
3. People care about something

I feel we do a good job of identifying gifts within the community.  We intentionally ask people about skills they have and what they could share with others.  Based on this, we have done yoga sessions, a piñata making event with kids, cooking classes sharing dishes from different regions, and sewing classes - all lead by people within the community and taught to their neighbors!]]> 2021-02-16 21:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b/wish/1208828287 https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b/wish/1213217981 1. The 5 Levels of Participation (based on IAP2 Guide) reminded me a great deal of Arnstein's Ladder of Participation.
2. I loved the emphasis of "Outreach vs Engagement" and how important it is to recognize the differences.
3. The most impactful public engagement is long-term and should not only be done when there is a specific project happening.

I really enjoyed this Module for its take on engaging the public and just how important it is to not get in the "check the box" mindset. Engagement needs to be thoughtful and inclusive to truly be effective.
The 5-2-1-0 program presents a unique opportunity with the potential to obtain 3 years of funding. This sets the expectation for a longer-term engagement strategy. Hopefully this foundation can be continuously built on to strengthen and/or expand existing relationships and public trust & interest. ]]> 2021-02-17 22:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b/wish/1213217981 dawn168 https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b/wish/1226740484 Residents at the Center
Listen, Listen
Don't overpromise--only engage/empower to the level you're willing/able to commit to.

When I first started working for the City, there was a park project where the City Council had asked for a steering committee to be involved. It ended in a lot of hurt feelings when the steering committee thought they got to make the decisions and the City Council only took their decisions as a recommendation and did something different. Don't overcommit and make sure everyone knows the roles. Empowering is great, but you can only empower if you're willing to accept the outcome no matter what! ]]> 2021-02-22 14:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b/wish/1226740484 sgtbluffparksandrec https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b/wish/1231484078 1. Listen to all points of view to gain other perspective
2. Build relationships

Last spring we started a project that I never would have thought would be as successful as it was. We put a disc golf course in our rec complex. I feared it wouldn't get use but we cooped with our Community Action Team and they were willing to purchase all the equipment all we as the city had to do was install. Well needless to say after finding some disc golf enthusiast in our community we laid it out. Had our Parks Board and Council challenge each other to see if it worked. Brought back the disc golf group and made adjustments and competed the project in the midst of a pandemic. I was skeptical but completely wrong. We had people play the course multiple times every day including and up to Christmas Day. ]]> 2021-02-23 14:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b/wish/1231484078 https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b/wish/1255611067 Ask, Ask, Ask 
Everyone Has Gifts
People Care About Something

There are many times in my work, or in my life in general, that I feel like I need to do everything myself. I need to come up with the idea, follow it through all the way, implement, all the steps. It is okay to ask for input or to ask for help to get things done. I think that's a skill that many of us need to work on!

Everyone has something that they are good at or something they can contribute. Asking others to participate in their own way can make it more of a community effort, and increase support.

Everyone cares about something- if you can find what many community members care about, you can get support for your project and participants. What would help the community the most might not be the big, fun, flashy things, but it will be better in the long-run to have something that is used and supported by the community!]]> 2021-03-01 21:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/erinolson4/96r4wiqbt54aij6b/wish/1255611067