Bringing Citizen Voices to the Table
Author | : Carolyn J. Lukensmeyer |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 411 |
Release | : 2012-11-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781118282519 |
ISBN-13 | : 1118282515 |
Rating | : 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This important resource offers seven field-tested strategies for public managers to help them maximize citizen engagement as they implement the President's Open Government Directive. The Core Strategies for Citizen Engagement are: Establish Links to Decision-Makers; Ensure Demographic Diversity; Create Opportunities for Informed Participation; Maximize Tools of Facilitated Deliberation; Discover Shared Priorities; Establish Clear Recommendations for Action; and Sustain Citizen Engagement. The book includes project and leadership case studies from major federal agencies that elucidate the seven strategies in the context of real-world issues and challenges.