The online landscape has changed so significantly in the last 5 years that we have had to drastically readjust how we engage seniors through the internet. Historically this 65+ demographic has been the hardest to engage, but recently they are becoming one of the most accessible groups online. Where were seniors engaging before the internet? Traditionally, a high percentage of workshop turnout has been senior-based. Seniors generally...
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Engaging with the public online can be one of the fastest, easiest and most cost-efficient methods for collecting community input. Watch out for these 10, common misconceptions that can steer you in the wrong direction...
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MetroQuest was honored to be included in the program of the 4th Annual Summit on Public Consultation & Engagement in Toronto on November 5-6, 2014. The event brought together a wide range of public engagement experts and a diverse range of delegates from the public and private sectors. We hope you enjoy this recording of the 18-minute plenary presentation “How to Use Digital Media For Faster...
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Scenarios aren’t new but they certainly have evolved. While the concept of scenario planning can be traced back to the military, planners have been using scenarios for decades. In a nutshell, scenario planning involves creating a variety of possible alternative futures and using them to inform dialog about choices and then ideally, decision making. It’s a kind of “what-if?” exercise. Having been involved in scenario planning...
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I recently had the privilege of facilitating the “Equal Voice for America’s Families Campaign”, an event that brought together 12,000 participants from Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, and Birmingham, AL....
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