Planning Discussions and Public Hearings – From Conflict to Meaningful Engagement

Many of our one-on-one planning conversations and public hearings involve contentious issues that result in heightened emotions and hostility. Join us for a discussion on how we can identify and diffuse these situations and move our planning-related conversations and public meetings from conflict to productive and meaningful dialogue.

SPEAKER

Jacqueline Stavros, Professor, College of Business and IT, Lawrence Technological University; and Co-Author of “Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement”

AGENDA

10:00 AM Welcome

10:05 AM Presentation Begins

10:45 AM Q&A

11:00 AM Adjourn

Questions? Contact

Jim Schafer, Oakland County

schaferj@oakgov.com | (248) 858-2033

Cost: Free | Advance Registration Required for Zoom Link

NOTE: This session will be recorded and available at www.oakgov.com/community/community-development/planning-services/planning-events-trainings/planners-gathering