So You Think You’re Certifiable? Five Tips for Becoming a CP3 through iap2 Canada
February 16, 2018It’s that time of year… work planning and professional development planning. Maybe you’re thinking that becoming a Certified Public Participation…
Understanding, Reconciliation and Plain Old Respect
February 15, 2018Yesterday, in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister announced a new legal framework for Indigenous people. While the details…
Engagement Forecast for 2018
January 5, 2018Perhaps it’s my training from Journalism school, or maybe being an Aries, or just being the first born, but I…
Engagement Forecast for 2017
January 5, 2017Around this time last year, I wrote an outlook for 2016 around engagement for our planet, country and home. Click…
On the 12th Day… Christmas Wishes from D+A
December 23, 2016We hope you have enjoyed our 12 Days of Christmas blog series, exploring our top 10 engagement principles. Thanks for…
You’re Invited: Special Networking Event in Calgary Oct. 19
September 30, 2016Calling all Calgary clients, course participants and friends: Join us for a casual evening of conversation and camaraderie on Wednesday,…
Where’s the Meaning in All This Consultation?
September 2, 2016Have you checked out the Government of Canada’s consultations website lately? By our count, as of today (Sept. 2) there…
Then and Now: Towards a Durable Decision on Canada Post
August 2, 2016It might be the peak of summer – when Canadians are all at the lake, the beach, the cottage or…
Merry Christmas
December 25, 2015We hope that you have enjoyed our 12 Days of Christmas blog series and appreciate any feedback you might have…
What Matters Most
December 24, 2015I love December and always have. Not only do I love Christmas, but I also got married in December, had…Our Engagement Outlook for 2016
December 21, 2015At every level, it appears there are wicked problems, and golden opportunities, that could benefit from community and stakeholder engagement.…Three Hopes for Canada’s New Government
October 20, 2015Dear Fellow Canadians – It’s a new day, we have a new government and here are the top three things…Online Engagement: Spotlight on Ethelo
August 6, 2015Throughout the course of the year, in so much of our engagement work, we have heard from different stakeholder groups…