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Engagement activities frequently are considered part of the larger fabric of the work we do as professionals. It's a means for improving the decisions we make or for enhancing the programs or services our organization provides.
 * Getting Things Done: Effectively Managing the Engagement Function**

For example, participation in planning can result in more vibrant, successful communities. Participation in health services planning can lead to healthier individuals and healthier communities overall.

As a result, many of us rarely think about questions of "managing" the engagement function.

What best engagement approach works for the situation? What steps do you take for different kinds of engagement processes? What ways do you have in place to keep track of progress on your engagement effort?

This one-day conference will examine public engagement as a way to manage the creation of outcomes on a day-to-day and long-term basis.

What approaches–and best practices—can guide you in staying on top of the engagement function?


 * Engagement For What Purpose?**
 * Planning/the Built Environment
 * The Natural Environment
 * Health