TWRI Stakeholder Facilitation Training

Title: TWRI Stakeholder Facilitation Training
Location: Texas Farm Bureau Conference and Training Center in Waco
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Description: Effective stakeholder engagement is a powerful tool to address watershed issues and has gained momentum in recent years because of the nature of the water quality problems we face today. Solving these problems requires the commitment and participation of stakeholders throughout the watershed. Stakeholder engagement is more than just holding a public hearing or seeking public comment on a new regulation. Effective stakeholder engagement provides a method for identifying public concerns and values, developing consensus among affected parties, and producing efficient and effective solutions through an open, inclusive process.

While there is no one-size-fits-all approach for conducting a successful stakeholder engagement program, there are common elements to consider when working with stakeholders. This workshop will highlight tools used to effectively identify, engage, and involve stakeholders throughout a watershed to restore and maintain healthy environmental conditions. Key concepts to be highlighted include the following:

Identifying driving forces
Forming a stakeholder group
Differentiating between positions and needs
Keeping the process moving forward
Dealing with conflict and hidden agendas
Making decisions using a consensus-based approach

Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2012-01-24
End Time: 16:00