Organization: Humanitarian Institute
Registration deadline: 27 Apr 2018
Starting date: 09 May 2018
Ending date: 09 May 2018
Workshop overview
Interested in how you can work with communities to bring about social change? Want to develop strategic dialogue with communities? Like to deepen your knowledge in engagement practices? Curious about participation, accountability and ownership?
This workshop provides you the opportunity to gain theoretical knowledge and practical tools to support community-based social change and engagement. We challenge the historical tendency to work 'on' rather than 'with' communities which has contributed to ineffective policies, poor outcomes and frustration.
Expand your knowledge and skills in relation to working with the interactions, networks, structures and processes at the community level.
Tickets are limited. Register now.
Content is applicable for domestic and international contexts.*
*Downloadable PDF available here.
What’s involved
Participate in an intense, interactive learning environment that will cover:
Community engagement principles
Accountability, transparency, participation and ownership
Engagement models, techniques, approaches and tools
Contextual analysis
Stakeholder identification and inquiry
Engagement mapping
Engagement pathways
Risk management
Planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of community engagement
Who it’s for
We empower leaders and employees of NGOs, corporations, Governments, social enterprises, start-ups, and others to develop sustainable engagement practices relevant to needs. You may be an:
Individual
Grassroots organisation
Mid-large NGO
Private sector actor
Public sector agency
Fundamentally, this training is for anyone interested in community engagement and how it can have a positive impact across society at individual, community, business, civil society and governance levels.
Learning objectives
Understand strategic community engagement
Develop a road-map to using community engagement, and where it can be applied
Describe what a contemporary model of community engagement looks like
Gain an understanding of different deliberative practices
Ability to assess the community and stakeholder variables that shape engagement
Explain the characteristics of successful engagement
Design a community engagement plan - justifying why, when, and how to engage
Identify your own role in engagement
Facilitator
Experienced community practitioner with vocational training qualifications:
- Cory Steinhauer (BCom, MSSc), Humanitarian Institute and University of Sydney, contributes his engagement and development expertise and prepares participants for programming and organisational realities. Over the years Cory has advised the United Nations, Governments, the private, and social sectors in Afghanistan, Australia, Cambodia, Korea, Laos, New Zealand, Mexico, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Timor, Turkey and Vietnam.
How it’s facilitated
Workshop is facilitated using several engaging methodologies including:
Lectures
Virtual Reality
Group discussions
Team exercises
Individual / group learning activities
Desktop simulations
How it works
Sydney. Wednesday May 9, 2018.
Time commitment of 8 hours.
Registration is from 8:45am for a 9:15am start and finishing by 5:00pm.
The day is split into four sessions, separated by breaks (catering provided).
You will be encouraged to actively participate in networking, discussions and experiential learning.
The facilitator utilises practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure the workshop is applicable to the realities and complexities of community engagement.
Simulations are used to challenge learners to implement and discuss workshop teachings.
What makes this workshop different
The community engagement professional development course exists to foster the growth of an equitable society. If you attend the program, you’ll have a remarkable opportunity to learn about engagement and its broader implications; grow into community thought leaders; and build a strong, diverse community of friends for life who share your commitment to active participation.
We believe well-designed engagement can lead to enhanced community involvement in organisational processes; strengthen partnerships between an organisation and stakeholders, and create public value. But to achieve positive outcomes requires detailed understanding and planning.
We introduce you to key practices in developing a community engagement framework, outline approaches to attract community members to participate and delve into the benefits of participation. We also explore who is ‘the community’, ways of dealing with a variety of stakeholders, and the changing nature of community expectations.
The program shares Humanitarian Institute’s best practices for engaging in, and facilitating professional community engagement work. These teachings are born from 15+ years of practice with communities domestically and internationally.
What you’ll receive
‘Certificate of Completion’ to share with your professional network.
A workshop manual that captures important insights.
A flexible skill set to implement sustainable community engagement initiatives.
A network of like-minded leaders that spans across industries, sectors and functions.
About Humanitarian Institute
Founded in 2015, Humanitarian Institute is an expert Aid and Development training provider offering pre-service and in-service training, support and education programs.
The world urgently needs new mindsets, skill sets and toolsets to overcome complex global crises.
We empower leaders and employees of NGOs, corporations, Governments, social enterprises, startups, and others to develop sustainable solutions to humanity’s biggest challenges.
Our custom-designed and ready-made learning and development solutions for Humanitarian and Development organisations support the achievement of an equitable and abundant future.
Please contact us for a free no-obligation consultation to help you choose the right support.
How to register:
How to enroll
Complete the enrolment form.
The team will review and confirm registration details.
Upon successful admission, you will receive a Confirmation Email and fee invoice.