Public Engagement Techniques

Question 1

Samoan Circle

Answer 1

Controversial issues, no chair, no moderator no facilitator large groups. Inner ring talks, while outer ring listents.

Question 2

Charette

Answer 2

Short feedback loops, can’t be more than 7 days between three meetings; not a charette if it’s less than two public meetings.

Question 3

Appreciative Inquiry Summit

Answer 3

focus on positives, as opposed to a process that diagnoses issues and comes up with solutions

Question 4

Multiattribute Utility Analysis

Answer 4

Many attributes, the choice with the most positive wins; positive alternatives are selected by a decision maker.

Question 5

Plebiscite

Answer 5

Voting directly on something vs. by representative

Question 6

Coffee Klatch

Answer 6

Informal gathering during which refreshments are served

Question 7

Delphi Method

Answer 7

The Delphi method is a process used to arrive at a group opinion or decision by surveying a panel of experts. Experts respond to several rounds of questionnaires, and the responses are aggregated and shared with the group after each round.