Two Exciting Environmental Courses

Two exciting events coming up from Diana Pound and dialogue matters: 

1. 1.    Natural Connections 2012 <> 2nd February 2012 <> London

Natural Connections 2011 was a great success.  People were inspired, motivated and wanted another conference in 2012 ….so here it is!

Stand out messages in 2011 were that to create connected, multi-benefit and multi-functional, landscapes we need: effective partnerships, good communication, participation, and pooled resources.  To respond to these priorities we are aiming to include speakers on the following: 

All change – progress on new policies and initiatives

• The Environment White Paper - a year on. Defra
• Cracking the code:  ERZ, NIA, LGA, LNPs – what are they and what do they mean in practice. Natural England

Partnerships Work

• Inspirational success stories from unexpected partnerships (for example conservation and police, the Olympics and new landscapes, art and nature, water and people).

Plain Speaking

• Effective communication
• Effective participation

DIY

• Local people making a difference.   

See the first flier and book online at http://www.dialoguematters.co.uk/ConferenceRegistration.asp?course=1

1. Good Practice Stakeholder Participation training course

Good Practice Stakeholder Participation... with a focus on the environment

Dates: Arrive evening of 31st October, finish at 4.00pm on 3rd November 2011 

Location: Wye, Ashford, Kent, UK

Trainers: Diana Pound and associates 

This intensive 3-day course will help you:

• Explore the benefits and challenges of involving stakeholders in decisions about the natural environment
• Understand the principles and concepts of stakeholder participation
• Learn practical facilitation skills and how to design a participation process 

We keep numbers attending each course to a maximum of 15 so book soon to avoid disappointment.  See the flier and book online at http://www.dialoguematters.co.uk/Registration.asp?course=1