$125.00 CAD

Public Engagement Fundamentals

Course Description:

Properly connecting with the public is more than just communication—it's about fostering relationships.  Budgets are complex, but your communication about them doesn’t have to be. In today's digital age, online tools are essential for effective public engagement.

This webinar focuses on effective public engagement and how to utilize engagement to improve the budget process, including effective budget surveys, satisfaction surveys, and open houses.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn the tried-and-true methods for engaging with your community effectively – transparency, inclusivity, and responsiveness –  ensuring that your municipality is both heard and trusted.
  • Learn the strategies for developing trust, encouraging participation, and making your residents feel valued.
  • Learn how to present financial information in a way that fosters trust and ensures that your community feels informed and involved in fiscal decisions.
  • Learn how to maximize your digital presence and create more opportunities for public involvement, from social media to virtual town halls.

Who Should Attend?

Any municipal financial professionals and senior executives from small, medium, or large municipalities.

Elected officials, CAO’s, planners, and finance officers will benefit from having a fundamental understanding and core knowledge of all financial processes.

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