Tools in civic engagement

futuring

envisioning and planning for potential futures through systematic process that includes analysis, exploration and forecasting

achieving some talk

balance between elite dialogue and mass participation

sincerity of speaker

all stakeholders present truthful, evidence-based information

situation-regarding intentionality

ensures that the discussion remains focused on the core issue

willing attention

all participants engage, listen, and challenge claims that lack evidence

substantive contribution

encourages stakeholders to offer meaningful insights

conflict resolution and consensus building techniques

in order to achieve consensus