Engaging in Public Dialogue Handbook

• Full Version
• Section 1 Meeting Operational Issues
  • 1.1 Council Policy 600-24
  • 1.2 Administrative Guidelines
  • 1.3 Ordinance 0-17086
  • 1.4 Brown Act
  • 1.5 Sample Chair Introduction
  • 1.6 Sample Agenda - San Ysidro
  • 1.7 Sample Minutes - San Ysidro
  • 1.8 Sample Minutes - Greater Golden Hill
  • 1.9 Meeting Logistics
  • 1.10 Meeting Setup Checklist
  • 1.11 Seating Arrangements
  • 1.12 Roles of Participants
• Section 2 Creating an Atmosphere of Respectful Dialogue
  • 2.1 The Do's and don'ts of Creating a Respectful Meeting Environment
  • 2.2 Characteristics of Respectful Dialogue
  • 2.3 Controversy to Solution Diagram
  • 2.4 Attributes of Good Facilitators
  • 2.5 Ground Rules for Running Effective Meetings
  • 2.6 Helpful Hits for Facilitators
  • 2.7 Communication Tips
  • 2.8 Blocks to Active Listening
  • 2.9 Empathetic Listening
  • 2.10 Effective Ways to Stimulate Discussion
  • 2.11 Encouraging Participation
  • 2.12 Influencing Personal Agendas
  • 2.13 Managing Confrontation in Meetings
  • 2.14 Tips to Transform Disagreement
  • 2.15 Dealing with Challenging Behavior
  • 2.16 Steps for Controlling Emotional "Hot Buttons"
  • 2.17 Brainstorming Guidelines
  • 2.18 Steps in Creative Problem-Solving