Planning Innovative and Engaging Public Meetings

One of the most effective yet challenging aspects to public outreach is hosting public meetings. Effective facilitators know that public meetings extend well beyond a PowerPoint presentation. Plans must be made for large crowds, media interviews, renderings and handouts, and collection of feedback. During this presentation, we will discuss best practices, including federal guidelines, for planning public meetings of all sizes. We will also discuss some innovative approaches to public meetings, such as integrating social media and televising the event.