By Gillian Squirrell
Large format paperback, 160 pages
Published 2011
Engagement and Practice examines many of the huge opportunities and some of the possible pitfalls which engagement and participatory work can present, including how to:
Engagement in Practice has been written in an accessible way so that those with a background and those with little background in engagement can develop their understandings and skills. It covers background information and theories of participation and engagement. It explores some of the complex issues such as power, politics and relationships. It offers a range of practical activities and opportunities to reflect on how to support and facilitate engagement, how to develop effective communications and to manage virtual engagement.The book urges readers to reflect critically on how engagement practice involves making informed ethical decisions, being appreciative of others, and being aware of the impacts of what is done to reinforce and challenge the existing status quo.While written in such a way as to be accessible to those with less experience of engagement and participatory work, the book will take the reader to an advanced practical level, providing food for thought to anyone commissioning, orchestrating, instigating, involved in, evaluating, thinking about or researching engagement.
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