The Moral Purpose of Community Engagement in Public Agencies

A community’s ability to influence its leaders’ decisions is not just a nice idea; it is the very foundation of our society. As leaders of public agencies, we have the responsibility to facilitate this influence, making it easy for our constituents to get involved, influence their local leaders, and know they have made a difference. Doing this is not only beneficial for our organizations, but it also strengthens our communities.

In this group training, we will explore the circle of influence and discuss specific strategies to close the loop for our constituents. We will also reflect on the moral purpose of our work and identify one actionable step you can take to elevate your effort when you return to your desk. Whether you are in your first year or your thirtieth, you will leave this session renewed in your professional purpose and ready to engage your community in tackling the big issues facing your organization!