Entries by Jessica Delaney

More great news about Delaney online training!

by Valerie Delaney, Principal, Learning + Development Delaney is delivering its third iap2 Planning for Effective Public Participation Virtual Academy July 20 – 24. We are pleased by how the Virtual Academies are rolling out – thanks to a great team effort.  The feedback from participants is very positive and helpful as we sharpen our […]

Virtual IAP2 Training

by Jessica Delaney, Principal, Engagement + Strategic Communications In mid-June I delivered my first virtual IAP2 Planning course. It wasn’t the same as in-person, but different is good too. Here are a few things that I heard from participants that might be insightful for anyone considering online training: Scheduling: We offer two formats – express (over five […]

IAP2 Virtual Academy!

Coming Soon! IAP2 Planning for Effective Public Participation – Virtual Training We are happy to announce we are delivering the IAP2 Planning for Effective Public Participation course as a Virtual Academy. This is course is based on the 20-hour in-person Planning course – now delivered online! It’s new territory, and we are very excited to be […]

Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe… and stay connected

by Jessica Delaney, Principal, Engagement + Communications Dr. Bonnie Henry has been a clear leader during these challenging times. She has delivered information clearly, with empathy and in a way that has made, at least me, feel like there is leadership during this time of crisis. The same can be said for Minister Dix (but […]

Engagement Techniques for You and Your Family During COVID-19

by Jessica Delaney, Principal, Engagement + Communications During “normal” times, I would be looking at a busy training calendar and preparing to deliver the IAP2 courses (planning and techniques). As I looked through the manuals recently examining how we might be able to deliver some of the IAP2 Foundations online, I was struck by a […]

During Normal Times…

by Jessica Delaney, Principal, Engagement + Communications If we were not in the COVID-19 period and life were “normal”, I would be flying out early this morning for Vancouver and working this weekend at a number of different events: a corporate retreat, open house and stakeholder meetings. This weekend planned during “normal” times was always […]