Course: Participatory Approaches to Build an Engaged Membership

Based on feedback from our communities about their learning priorities, Conscious Consultants and Collective Mind are collaborating to develop a course focused on Participatory Approaches to Build an Engaged Membership. The course is for network leaders and practitioners looking to develop strong member engagement strategies using participatory methodologies. The course is set to be launched in September 2023 and the basic outline of what will be covered can be viewed below.

We are currently looking for network practitioners willing to develop case studies that will be used as part of the course curriculum - to provide tangible and practical examples that illustrate member engagement principles and approaches. If you are interested in sharing a case study, we would extend a 20% discount towards the cost of the course, which will be $425. If you are interested, click the button to the right to access the case study form.


Course objectives

  1. To equip network practitioners with a strong understanding of how to use participatory approaches to increase and maintain member engagement

  2. To provide network practitioners with practical tools to strengthen member engagement

  3. To support network practitioners to develop a member engagement strategy


Learning objectives

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

  • Critically reflect on the current state of member engagement and participation in their network

  • Identify common barriers to member engagement and participation in networks and gain insights on how to avoid, navigate, or constructively confront them

  • Apply lessons learned and experiences from other networks on member engagement and participation to their own networks

  • Identify specific solutions for enhancing member engagement and participation in their own network, tackling the barriers which are specific to their network.

  • Use tools and frameworks to develop a member engagement and participation strategy for their network


Content and format

The course will be implemented over four learning modules.

  • Module 1: Foundation-setting concepts related to participation and member engagement

  • Module 2: Breaking down barriers to member engagement

  • Module 3: Identifying and adapting appropriate participatory methods

  • Module 4: Developing a member engagement strategy for your network

The modules will be delivered in multiple formats including via live webinars, informational readings done on your own time, and interactive assignments to put the concepts into context and practice.

More details on the structure and schedule will be provided in the coming months. Add your name here to receive updates and be notified when registration opens.