Building a communications plan

Strategic planning is critical when it comes to effectively leading your community’s rural communications. This 90-minute interactive online workshop teaches you why a clear communication plan matters, when to implement it, and how to assess what your plan might be missing. You’ll walk away ready to build an effective communications strategy equipped with the resources to assist you with daily tasks and long-term strategies.

Navigating controversial projects

Communicating with residents can be complicated, messy, and risky without the proper tools. Learn how to spot controversial projects from miles away, engage with your community’s biggest critics and get buy-in from council, staff, and citizens.

Designing effective surveys

Surveys are an effective tool when proposing or planning projects that impact your residents’ daily lives. Learn how to back up your decisions through citizen feedback in this 90-minute online interactive workshop.

Citizen engagement in online and in-person events

Focus on the fundamentals in this 90-minute online interactive workshop to streamline your process and throw events that your rural community cares about.

Writing for citizen understanding

Writing clear effective messaging demonstrates respect and encourages your citizens to get more involved. We’ll show you how to speak your community’s language in this 90-minute online interactive workshop.

Social media for municipalities

Whether you’re actively managing social media channels or are hesitant to “go there,” make your municipal’s social media better with this 90-minute online interactive workshop.