Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leaderships Presents: Professional Certificate in Advanced Public Engagement for Local Government

February 22, 2019 – 8:00 AM at Pepperdine Malibu Campus, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263

Three-Day Intensive Workshop for Local Government Practitioners

In an age where trust in government (and indeed all institutions for that matter) is at an all-time low, the very future of local representative democracy requires leaders with a new skill – the ability to break through cynicism and mistrust to directly engage residents in local policy.

Course Topics Include: 

• Why Public Engagement? Why Now?
• Getting Engagement Right from the Start
• Leading Edge Techniques
• Engaging Marginalized Communities
• The Role of Technology in Public Engagement
• Facilitating Difficult Conversations
• Leading Public Engagement from Where You Are

When and Where?

The Institute offers summer and winter sessions at the Pepperdine Malibu Campus.

Upcoming Workshop:

Winter: February 22-24, 2019 (Total CM Credits for 3 days = 15.5 CM Credits)

Presenters

Stephanie Blondell
Matthew Bronson
Dr. John Dobard
Rod Gould
Alejandra Ramírez-Zárate
Pete Peterson
Ashley Trim

Cost

The cost of the Professional Certificate is $1990, which includes instruction, materials, and meals. Many participants secure funds for training from their employer to support their participation in this program. Limited financial aid may be available.

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