This is the current context we are engaging in and it’s tough! Of course, we want to be open and welcoming of diverse views with a variety in perspectives. That gets extra complicated, however, when we aren’t all using the same baseline assumptions or understanding.

Should I be looking at integrating AI in the work I do? 
Should I know more? Where do I start? 
What considerations are there for the use of AI in public engagement? 

In this month’s Daring Dialogue we are tackling a topic that is on everyone’s mind (or at least their newsfeed) these days: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Unapologetically – Insist, hold and stand your ground for meaningful, better conversations.
For me being unapologetic means being honest with yourself, trusting your instincts and having the courage to be vulnerable and share with others. Being unapologetic (about the things that are most important) is a powerful way to live and work and, dare I say, have a positive impact on people and issues around you. 

How we engage with participants is pivotal to success when it comes to facilitating change.
We created the following manifesto to let others know how we approach public engagement and
change-making. Along with IAP2’s seven core values, the following informs and guides our
work.

When thorny ethical issues crop up, it’s not always easy to know what to do in the moment. As a public participation professional, I’ve faced a few awkward situations over the years. In this blog post, I use one such scenario to illustrate a possible response.

What happens when professional relationships spill into your personal life? If you’ve ever worked on a lengthy public participation project where you foster strong relationships with the folks involved, you’ll recognize the issue we examine in the latest Dialogue Partners blog post. Take a look at this real-life example of crossing a professional boundary and weigh in with your thoughts.