Events & workshops

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Aims of the seminar

To aid elected members in involving themselves with local communities and to give delegates an understanding of ‘community empowerment’.

Who is it for?

Members who are interested in enhancing their own involvement in local ommunities and their understanding of community leadership & empowerment.

What does it involve?

This event will cover the following aspects:

• 17.00-17.30 – Arrival & refreshments
• Introduction
• What is ‘community empowerment’?
  • Group discussion: experiences of community engagement
    
• Community involvement process planner:
  • Setting the scope
    
  • Purpose
    
  • Participants
    
  • Context
    
  • Follow-up
    
  • Group exercise: planning an engagement activity
    
• What is ‘community leadership’?
• Active citizens
• Strengthened communities
• Partnerships with public bodies
• Representing the future: The report of the Councillors’ Commission
• 20.00 Review & close

Seminar fee

• £250 +VAT for members
• £250 plus VAT for non-members

Location

Booking a place

To book a place please email enquiries@management-consultancy-essence.com or telephone 020 7544 1403

Closing date for bookings: 23rd June 2009