Making Meaning in P2 and Engagement - Hosted by IAP2 Canada

The focus of this course is on the collection, analysis, use, and reporting back of input collected through P2/engagement, and evaluation of, and reporting on, success of P2/engagement processes.

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Course Objectives: 

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

• Identify considerations for ensuring the integrity of managing and analysing P2/engagement data
• Explain qualitative and quantitative approaches to data analysis
• Analyse qualitative data to theme and interpret meaning
• Define the purpose for evaluation P2/engagement
• Describe the approach to evaluating P2/engagement
• Explain what to consider and include in effectively reporting back on P2/engagement
• Reflect on potential challenges and strategies to upholding integrity throughout data management, data analysis, evaluation and reporting back 

Target Audience: 

• Practitioners with some public participation and engagement practice experience who are looking to cement their knowledge and skills

Course Delivery:

Online and hosted by IAP2 Canada.

Prerequisite:

Completion of either the Fundamentals of P2 and Engagement, the IAP2 Way in Challenging Contexts, or the previous Foundations program is required to enroll in this course.

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Our Licensed Trainer:

Tannis Topolnisky, CP3 over 20 years of public engagement experience and has been a licensed trainer of the IAP2 Foundations and IAP2 for Decision Makers courses since 2011. She has worked in a variety of areas such as legislation, policy and program development, health, contaminated sites, heritage conservation, municipal budgeting, land use planning, affordable housing, education and more. Tannis has diverse experience engaging communities, interest groups, non-government organizations, professional and industry associations, academics, patient groups and Indigenous peoples. She often finds herself planning and facilitating projects where there are potential impacts to health, livelihood, relationships, community and quality of life.