Question:
I work for a community benefit district and we are looking to hold a community meeting regarding renewing our taxing district. Can you give me any resources or good places to start in terms of planning a community meeting that successfully engages property owners in the neighborhood?
Answer:
Dear Tom,
Excellent question. We are glad you wriote the Tool Box.
See Chapter 16
http://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/leadership/group-facilitation/main
Section 1. Conducting Effective Meetings
Chapter 16 Sections
- What are effective meetings?
- Why do you need effective meetings?
- How do you run effective meetings?
- Phase 1: Planning the meeting
- Phase 2: Setting up the meeting
- Phase 3: Running the meeting
- Phase 4: Following up on the meeting
- Tips on handling difficult members
These will be good starting points. Good luck with your meetings.
Question Date: Thu, 06/12/2014