Consensus KC https://www.consensuskc.org/ Engaging the Public for Public Good Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:54:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.consensuskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cnss-favicon-150x150.png Consensus KC https://www.consensuskc.org/ 32 32 Stay Tuned! https://www.consensuskc.org/stay-tuned/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:27:28 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=10477 We are currently working to update our vision for the future. Stay tuned for exciting information!

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]]> 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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]]> Democracy for Youth: A Civic Leadership Institute https://www.consensuskc.org/democracy-for-youth-a-civic-leadership-institute/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:49:03 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=10474 The first ever Democracy for Youth Civic Leadership Institute will provide an opportunity for youth (grades 9-12) to discover their civic and moral compass, dialogue amid disagreement, and increase space for cooperation. APPLY HERE! It doesn’t matter your age, American democracy belongs to you! And it belongs to those with different opinions than your own. You […]

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]]> Consensus KC Welcomes New Executive Director https://www.consensuskc.org/consensus-kc-welcomes-new-executive-director/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:46:18 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=10443 Joshua Chittum began as Consensus KC’s Executive Director in January 2022. He is a current instructor in Peace Studies at Avila University, and an educator and collaborator at heart. Before Avila, Joshua was the Children’s Program Manager at Community LINC, a local re-housing organization. He has also taught 3rd grade with Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools […]

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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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]]> Weaving Community Monthly Chats 2021 https://www.consensuskc.org/weaving-community-chats-2021/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 03:47:05 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=10387   Register: https://tinyurl.com/weavingcommunity-kc-2021

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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.

]]> 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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