Latest Updates from Engage Delaney

October 14, 2024 –

Having recently completed the IAP2 Certificate at the in-person program in Vancouver, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the power of Advisory Groups as an engagement method. They’ve emerged for...

September 2, 2024 –

Having been a Certified Organizational Coach for a few months now and working with coaching clients, I feel like I am better able to describe where and how coaching can...

September 1, 2024 –

By Shahla Gulistani

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Howl Experience, a land-based learning program at

August 23, 2024 –

In the realm of community engagement, collecting and analyzing qualitative data gathered from the engagement is a crucial part of understanding community needs and opinions. A valuable and practical tool...

August 15, 2024 –

For me, summer is all about beach days with water-stained pages of my current read. Here are three summer reads I wanted to share with all of you because, while...

June 15, 2024 –

As of May 2024, we have trained 7,393 participants since 2010 through 400 public and organizational IAP2 courses, including municipal and federal engagement training. With 2 licensed IAP2 trainers, we...

June 8, 2024 –

When it comes to engaging, lively and dynamic engagement methods, 35 shuffle stands out as a powerful tool. This method is designed to help participants prioritize ideas or options collectively...

June 6, 2024 –

Conflict in engagement is about as natural as black flies in June. It should be expected, and it can be distracting and feel futile. While we might feel that conflict...

June 5, 2024 –

Recently, both Jessica and Kristi completed their coaching programs. Jessica has completed UBC’s Certificate in Organizational Coaching. This year-long intensive program provided Jessica with practical and hands-on coach training, focusing...

June 5, 2024 –

We’d like to congratulate Kristi Merilees, Engage Delaney’s Director, Engagement and Communications, on completing the rigorous process to become an IAP2 certified trainer. Kristi’s experience and passion for engagement will...

February 21, 2024 –

Recently, we used the bridge technique in a series of national roundtables. This technique uses a visual template that is placed on the wall. We ask people to start at...

February 21, 2024 –

I’ve been there, maybe you have too. It’s the last 20 minutes of a session, or the “Next Steps” slides are near, and the facilitator starts to make meaning from...

February 21, 2024 –

Engage Delaney is thrilled to introduce our new Communications and Storytelling Manager, Shairose Ukanji. Bringing a wealth of knowledge in strategic communications and brand management, Shairose is set to elevate...

February 21, 2024 –

The Engage Delaney team is in full swing, delivering engagement events across the country, and with all the planning, implementation, and soon reporting, we thought we’d share our five big...

December 6, 2023 –

Back to school! Both Jessica Delaney and Kristi Merilees are working to become organizational and executive coaches. Jessica is entering term 2 of the UBC...

December 6, 2023 –

Since the introduction of the new IAP2 Global Pathway course curriculum, the vast majority of Engage Delaney courses have sold-out.

Here are a couple of testimonials from participants who have...

December 6, 2023 –

IAP2 Understanding Conflict:
This is a Level 1 course. The prerequisite Fundamentals of P2 and Engagement must first be completed. The aim of Understanding Conflict in P2/engagement is to...

December 6, 2023 –

Delaney is pleased to announce dates for three Delaney courses in 2024. These courses help engagement practitioners build on their skills and go beyond the training they may have received...

December 6, 2023 –

Dayna Russell is the new Engage Delaney Learning and Communications Coordinator. You will see Dayna and her smile in the Producer role when you participate in a virtual course with...

December 6, 2023 –

Every year, I do an engagement forecast. It’s a look forward that is informed by looking backward, looking beyond my own engagement context, and reflecting on engagement with a hot...

November 20, 2023 –

To view the full posting, click here.

The job posting highlights a hybrid role in Vancouver, requiring a candidate with strong communications and project management skills. Key aspects...

September 6, 2023 –

September brings a new season, and times of change can provide the perfect opportunity to plan and start implementing some of your learning and professional development goals. Whether you are...

September 5, 2023 –

At Engage Delaney, we recognize that in order to make better decisions, we need to engage different generations of thinkers. In this edition, we delve into the art of engaging...

September 3, 2023 –

In a world that continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace with rapid advancements in technology, shifts in societal values, and the ongoing challenges posed by various global issues, community...