…why. The opinions expressed are strictly those of the authors. All of the information the opinions are based on are matters of public record at http://www.wanbelistap.com and other public websites. Click here to view full report…

…The term “consensus” can mean different things to different people. Taking time early in a a collaborative process to ensure participants share the same definition and understanding is often useful. This short (4:36), animated video features an entertaining exchange about consensus between two  “superheroes” by www.consensusdecisionmaking.com.…

…or the investment? Many grant making agencies are interested in supporting community group with an interest in engaging community in planning processes. Some grant budgets will even have a line item for community planning or stakeholder participation.  Your job is to explain why the listening tour is the best approach because you want to reach new, powerful voices or quiet thinkers, like kupuna and children. Where do you have your interviews – in…

…luding: substance abuse, energy conservation, tourism, sustainability, and community indicators. A Community Engagement Strategy for Negotiating a Package of Community Benefits This process has been used when an organization seeks to give and gain the respect of a community that is impacted by one of its projects. A Collaborative Strategy Grounded in Polynesian Values This strategy has been used with village councils, community groups, schools, an…

…ic Engagement, published in 2010 by the National Park Service. Learn about common collaborative themes that emerged from six case studies related to historic and protected lands, including a sacred burial ground, a recreational park, and a national preserve and park. The publication offers suggests strategies on what to do before convening, what it takes to be an effective leader through a collaborative process, and how to build team capacity and…

…n, and HFUU is actively promoting this method among it’s members and their communities. 3) Affordable Farm Land Trusts:  This idea comes from HFUU member Dale Bonar, former ED for the Hawaii Islands Land Trust.  It allows agriculturalists to build equity in a land lease and pass it on to their heirs, or sell their equity back to the trust when they retire.  It is online in concept here: http://affordablefarmsmaui.org/.  This is essential if we are…

…ube.com; it illustrates in statistical form our new world, including these compelling numbers: There are 31 billion Google searches every month.  31 billion requests of the Internet to provide us with answers. It is estimated that four exabytes (4 x 1019) of unique information will be generated this year, which is greater than all the unique information created in the last 4,000 years. The amount of new technical information doubles every year. An…

…hose impacted by the issue. No disclosure has been made at the front end that the decisions arrived at by the group will only be a set of recommendations. Download PDF version of Common Mistakes…

…ccessful outcome of our [WORKING GROUP] deliberations will be: [PROJECT OUTCOME] [PROJECT OUTCOME] Membership: The members of the [WORKING GROUP] are: Name:                                     Affiliation:                              Island: First Member Second Member Etc.  [WORKING GROUP] Operations Team: An Operations Team exists to help expedite logistics, finances, and management of the [WORKING GROUP] comprised of the following individuals: …

…ontext to look below the surface, individuals lose their singularity and become one with the greater whole; from this perspective, the design and experience of cross-sector collaboration is quite different. The conventional focus of a collaborative process is tied to deliverables that advance organizational goals and can be arrived at efficiently. Processes that engage the intellect and follow a structure that is efficient and controllable continu…