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Government Programs

We offer a number of programs for government entities.  Several of our available programs are listed below. To learn more about these programs, click on the program title and more information will drop down.  If you do not see any text, try using a different web browser or updating Java.

All of our programs are customized for their audience and different programs or program segments can be combined or altered to meet your needs.

Maintaining good communication and coordination is essential to any effective organization.  We  have a number of programs that can help you coordinate with your staff and with other government entities, build practical skills and theoretical frameworks, help you work through difficult issues, resolve conflicts, and do more with fewer resources.  These include:

  • Working with Diversity

  • Building Effective Teams

  • Dialogue 101: An Introduction to Basic Dialogue Skills

  • Facilitation 101: An Introduction to Basic Facilitation Skills

Effective policy making requires effective partnerships with the community. We have a number of programs that will help you to get the most out of collaborative processes. These include:

  • Collaborative Governance 101: Understanding Different Models Of Civic Engagement and How They Can Work For You

  • The Changing Face Of Civic Engagement: An Overview of Lessons Learned From The 2006 National League of Cities Report on Changing The Way We Govern And Other Current Research

  • Getting The Most Out Of Consensus Processes: 8 Modules Covering The Basics of Selecting, Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Public Consensus Processes

  • Navigating the Obstacles in Planning, Convening, and Conducting a Public Process

  • Introducing and Using Dialogue Strategies in Public Policy Debates

  • Political Leadership Turnover in a Collaborative Process

The Communications Center, Inc. offers a number of services that incorporate the HBDI™ Whole Brain Model™, a scientifically proven tool based on more than twenty years of research.  The Whole Brain Model™ is used by many corporations to promote teamwork, improve productivity, develop leadership and management skills, minimize conflict, and promote collaboration.

Click here to learn more about the available HBDI™ services.

We will work with you to help manage the costs of delivering training. In addition to in-person training sessions, we offer our programs through webinars and videoconferences.