What is convening?

Convening refers to the advance planning, hosting, and follow-up to a public conversation event or series. Groups who convene public conversations lay the groundwork for success by their careful preparation with five essential elements:

1. Framing the issue and goals for the public conversation;
2. Developing team roles (facilitation, publicity, hosting, etc.);
3. Identifying and soliciting stakeholders to participate;
4. Seeking appropriate process models to structure the conversation;
5. Scheduling and publicity for the event.

To request professional assistance for your convening group, please email icdd@k-state.edu.

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