IAP2's Applying Methods
A GLP Core Course of the IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation
Design and plan an engagement process using IAP2's Practice Framework. This course is for you if you will be leading the planning and implementation of P2/engagement processes.
The course is suitable for practitioners who are part of a team implementing a P2 process and are looking for the practical skills to be effective in designing and applying methods.
Identify a range of methods that can be used for various engagement purposes and processes, and strategies to select the most appropriate method/s for an engagement project/process.
Research, design and test a F2F and/or online method using a range of tools and resources.
Apply the four steps of designing a method incorporating the eight key components of method design.
Develop rational and experiential aims. Design an appropriate format. Design questions and process. Develop appropriate communications.
Combine methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives and test for appropriate sequencing.
Incorporate inclusion and diversity principles.
Identify data management needs, evaluation points and measures.
Identify resources required.
Explore a variety of both F2F and online methods/ techniques that are more structured and have nested methods within them (e.g., Deliberative Processes, Appreciative Inquiry and Open Space Technology).
Test the design by running elements of the method and submitting to peer review using a checklist.