Blog Archives - Consensus KC https://www.consensuskc.org/category/blog/ Engaging the Public for Public Good Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:34:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.consensuskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cnss-favicon-150x150.png Blog Archives - Consensus KC https://www.consensuskc.org/category/blog/ 32 32 Stanford’s Strengthening Democracy Challenge https://www.consensuskc.org/stanfords-strengthening-democracy-challenge/ Sun, 25 Sep 2022 16:33:27 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=10481 Stanford University’s Strengthening Democracy Challenge crowdsourced ideas for micro-interventions that reduce partisan animosity and counter anti-democratic attitudes.

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]]> We’re hiring our next Executive Director! https://www.consensuskc.org/were-hiring-our-next-executive-director/ Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:52:06 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=10415 Update: Welcome new Executive Director Joshua Chittum to Consensus KC Are you passionate about bridge building, community engagement, and the big topics we face in society? Do you want to lead an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization with an exciting future? Apply to be our next Executive Director today! Letter from Heidi Holliday, current Executive Director: November […]

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]]> One Year of Weaving Community https://www.consensuskc.org/one-year-of-weaving-community/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:10:18 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=10377 The post One Year of Weaving Community appeared first on Consensus KC.

]]> The Reunited States Film Discussion https://www.consensuskc.org/the-reunited-states-film-discussion/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 03:32:32 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=10370 The post The Reunited States Film Discussion appeared first on Consensus KC.

]]> 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.

]]> Join Us At Our Virtual Open House https://www.consensuskc.org/join-us-at-our-virtual-open-house-2/ Sun, 24 May 2020 14:40:35 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=39 BYOB and join Consensus KC for our first ever virtual open house. Learn about our new initiatives, be the first to see our new logo, and get to know the Consensus KC staff and board. (Sweatpants and kids welcome.)

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]]> Responding to COVID-19 https://www.consensuskc.org/responding-to-covid-19/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:53:19 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=9982 We had planned to release to you our exciting schedule of spring events this week – but, of course, the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus is forcing us to rethink how we will continue to do community engagement over the coming weeks and months. Along with the national #ListenFirst network, we are postponing our […]

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]]> Nominate now for the 2017 Civility Award https://www.consensuskc.org/nominate-now-for-the-2017-civility-award/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:51:21 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=5550 Help Consensus celebrate the people and organizations who work civilly and cooperatively across divides – economic, geographic, political and others – to improve our community. Please nominate for a Consensus Civility Award a person, organization or event that improves our region, putting civility into action for our benefit. The Consensus Civility Awards and a Nov. […]

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]]> Well-managed logistics makes small groups effective https://www.consensuskc.org/590/ Thu, 02 May 2013 12:51:11 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=590 How to tame the logistics involved in your small-group discussion In 2013, Consensus is helping replace the old public hearing model, which citizens don’t like, with small groups, which work so much better. Every newsletter will include an article about small groups and how to use them. The February article covered the benefits of small […]

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]]> Small groups work better, and Consensus helps you use them https://www.consensuskc.org/small-groups-work-better-and-consensus-helps-you-use-them/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:18:38 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=581 2013: The Year of the Small Group In Infinite Jest, author David Foster Wallace imagined a world in which years have sponsors, like the Year of the Trial-Size Dove Bar or the Year of Dairy Products from America’s Heartland. In the spirit of that groundbreaking (and almost infinite) American novel, Consensus hereby declares 2013 the […]

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