Mixed-mode surveying — using a variety of traditional and virtual tactics — is a proven public engagement best practice. Now, in light of COVID-19,...
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Introducing Meeting Coach and simplified virtual meeting management
Virtual public meetings are not easy. There, we said it. Despite any claim to the contrary from conferencing software companies, it's important to...
States issue legal guidance for Virtual Public Meetings
A non-exhaustive sample of state guidance on virtual public meetings Below we've assembled policy guidance issued by a number of states on holding...
From the Success Team: Best practices for hosting a virtual public meeting
Nationwide, agencies are transitioning to virtual meetings and many are left with guesswork when it comes to implementing best practices. Online...
New solutions to address virtual public meeting challenges
In light of the recent FBI warning against publicly sharing video conference service links, we’ve received an influx of questions about hosting...
Announcing Virtual Meeting Tools: Integrated live stream, webinars, and screen sharing
In light of the coronavirus, government organizations are finding themselves in a new landscape when it comes to public engagement. Local, regional,...
Communication During Coronavirus: Webinars, Engagement Playbook & Turnkey Public Engagement Software
Public engagement efforts tend to follow a regular ebb and flow, but the arrival of COVID-19 is dramatically changing that. For organizations this...
Ranking vs. Select Multiple Options: Best practices for using each question type
Ranking vs. Select Multiple Options: Best practices for using each question type Engagement pages are a great tool to help agencies educate...
From The Success Team: Top 5 Online Help Articles For Community Engagement
When it comes to public engagement, we all want great results representative of the entire community. However, time, budget and the process of...
Transit agencies: 3 steps to gather more public feedback that can also increase ridership
“Who is our audience?” It is important for transit agencies to ensure that current riders are having a great experience, but too often our reach is...
Public engagement questions to ask consultants during a ‘shortlist’ interview
Public engagement is an important part of your consultant’s work, yet many agencies can have trouble deciding which consultant can truly accomplish...
3 Public Involvement Trends To Look Out for in 2020
What's in store for 2020? The way government organizations are approaching public involvement is changing rapidly. The FHWA's Every Day Counts...