Conducting Better Community Meetings

Traditional town halls and public forums frequently default to unidirectional PowerPoint presentations, high-barrier jargon, and rigid structures that alienate residents or invite friction. This interactive, capacity-building workshop transforms how mission-driven organizations, civic leaders, and institutions engage the public. Grounded in asset-based community development and equity-centered design, this session equips facilitators with the practical frameworks necessary to design and lead meetings that build deep trust, balance power dynamics, and extract high-quality, actionable local insights.