sws, Author at Consensus KC https://www.consensuskc.org/author/sws/ Engaging the Public for Public Good Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:38:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.consensuskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cnss-favicon-150x150.png sws, Author at Consensus KC https://www.consensuskc.org/author/sws/ 32 32 WyCo Housing Summits https://www.consensuskc.org/kck-housing-summit/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:40:46 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=929 Consensus KC facilitated the first KCK Housing Summit in 2019, which included a keynote speaker, World Cafe model conversation, panel discussion, and facilitated action planning. The 2020 WyCo Virtual Housing Summit is scheduled for September 18, and Consensus will be facilitating the summit.

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]]> Agriculture Future of America Leaders Conference, 2019 https://www.consensuskc.org/agriculture-future-of-america-leaders-conference/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:39:16 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=927 Consensus KC led workshops on civil discourse for 200 college student leaders at their national conference in Kansas City in 2019.

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]]> Weaving Community Chats, 2020 https://www.consensuskc.org/weaving-community-chats/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:38:18 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=925 When the world went virtual in March 2020, Consensus KC reacted by organizing weekly video chats open to the community, recognizing that times of crisis can further divide our country or bring us closer together. Calls are every Thursday from 12-1 p.m. Register here.

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]]> Community Conversation on Health, 2014 https://www.consensuskc.org/community-conversation-on-health-2014/ Mon, 13 Jul 2020 22:23:56 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=850 Almost 300 uninsured and underserved citizens helped the Health Care Foundation and United Way set goals for the next decade.

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]]> MacNeil/Lehrer Productions “By the People,” 2004-2007 https://www.consensuskc.org/macneil-lehrer-productions-by-the-people-2004-2007/ Sun, 12 Jul 2020 22:24:33 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=853 Four nationwide day-of-deliberation events of about 100 persons each, co-sponsored locally with KCPT Public Television.

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]]> WCCLS Funding & Governance: A platform for future action. https://www.consensuskc.org/wccls-funding-governance-a-platform-for-future-action/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:49:46 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=884 Where is the sweet spot when it comes to funding and governing libraries? What structure would balance the interests of the various players? Those aren’t easy questions to answer, especially when the players include 14 distinct libraries in just one county. Washington County (Oregon) Cooperative Library Services hired Consensus to work with it and its […]

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]]> Safe Neighborhoods Task Force, 1995 https://www.consensuskc.org/safe-neighborhoods-task-force/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:42:43 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=877 This study examined the people, places and policies that affect neighborhoods. It recommended changes, such as defined roles and responsibilities for neighborhood organizations and a metro-wide council of neighborhoods.

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]]> School Governance Task Force, 2001 https://www.consensuskc.org/school-governance-task-force/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:41:37 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=876 This study focused on the role of school boards in improving student learning, and recommends changes in how boards operate and engage citizens, and in how members are elected.

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]]> “Making Book: Gambling on the future of our libraries”, 2004 https://www.consensuskc.org/making-book-gambling-on-the-future-of-our-libraries-2004/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:39:39 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=875 Released in 2004, “Making Book: Gambling on the future of our libraries” has received national attention for its analysis of public libraries in metro Kansas City. It was the subject of an article in Library Journal, its executive summary was printed in Public Library Quarterly, and it was on the recommended reading list of the […]

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]]> Washington State Library, 2006 https://www.consensuskc.org/washington-state-library-2006/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:38:10 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=872 We worked with the Washington State Library to conduct four, one-day future search conferences around the state. They served as the foundation for the state library’s five-year plan.

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]]> Monroe County Public Library, 2012 https://www.consensuskc.org/monroe-county-public-library-2012/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:36:02 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=870 The library faced rapid changes in its operating environment. Its leaders wanted robust public engagement and to truly focus on the future.

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]]> Johnson County Citizen Engagement: Engaging residents in tough budget choices, 2012 https://www.consensuskc.org/johnson-county-kansas-government-2012/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:35:00 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=867 Consensus asked participants in 12 focus groups to make tough choices about budget cuts. The focus groups supplemented an online budget simulator available to all Johnson County residents. Over six focus groups, we had zero no-shows; the standard rate is 30-40%. Johnson County Budget Focus Groups Report:

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]]> Kansas City Kansas Community College Community Listening Project https://www.consensuskc.org/kansas-city-kansas-community-college-listening-project-2010/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:32:06 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=862 Focus groups with students and stakeholders showed the role people want the college to play. It also identified specific steps for action.

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]]> Original discussion guides https://www.consensuskc.org/original-discussion-guides/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:29:54 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=860 Consensus has developed guides for clients such as the Johnson County Library, Mid-Continent Public Library and Science Inc. Examples: A Living Wage: Making the Economy Work for Everyone Blood & Ashes: How should we remember the border war? Finding Common Ground: Science, Religion, and Public Policy

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]]> Washington County Cooperative Library Services, 2008 https://www.consensuskc.org/washington-county-cooperative-library-services-2008/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:28:40 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=857 The 14-library cooperative considered new models for delivering services. Public meetings showed what tradeoffs local residents would accept.

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]]> Libraries Together in Scott County, Iowa, 2005 https://www.consensuskc.org/libraries-together-in-scott-county-iowa-2005/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:26:16 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=855 The ten-month study included public forums on changes in library services that local residents would and wouldn’t support. [Final report: Libraries Together in Scott County Final Report; IAP2 article: International Association for Public Participation article on Libraries Together; American Libraries article: American Libraries article on Libraries Together.]

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]]> Libraries Together in Scott County https://www.consensuskc.org/libraries-together-in-scott-county/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:40:22 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=737 Libraries Together in Scott County worked with four libraries and their patrons to consider how best to provide library services. It received national attention for the deliberative methods it used to engage the public. The article in the IAP2 national newsletter: International Association for Public Participation article on Libraries Together. The article in American Libraries: American Libraries article […]

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]]> KU Public Management Certificate in Public Engagement https://www.consensuskc.org/ku-public-management-certificate-in-public-engagement-2/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:32:54 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=707 With the right design, public engagement opportunities can bring out the best in people and offer an opportunity to work together on issues they care about.

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]]> Creating Community Solutions – KC https://www.consensuskc.org/creating-community-solutions-kc/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 20:50:44 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=574 Is part of a national effort to bring mental illness out of the shadows and develop innovative, community-based solutions.

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]]> Message From Consensus KC https://www.consensuskc.org/message-from-consensus-kc/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:30:39 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=10332 The post Message From Consensus KC appeared first on Consensus KC.

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