协作服务

Collaboration services are available to members of the League of MN Cities 保险信托. 

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消除分歧

Strong opinions can lead to lively discussions and promote the exchange of new ideas and creative solutions. However, when those discussions start to lead to conflict, where can your city turn for help? Get free guidance from a qualified neutral and experienced facilitator who will meet with your city to provide personalized workshops and facilitated discussions.

If your city has conflict…

协作服务 can help city officials and employees learn to work together better, 更有礼貌地参与, and get tools to govern more effectively. 服务 may be right for you if you’re saying:

  • We’ve got to get everybody discussing the issues, not each other.
  • Our council members or staff really do not understand their roles.
  • Our council meetings run too long.
  • I wish our council could get things done (efficiently).
  • We need a third party to help us communicate better.

我们可以帮助你的城市:

  • Move beyond polarization with a problem-solving mindset.
  • Understand each other’s priorities and perspectives.
  • Improve working relationships.
  • Identify shared goals and work toward desired outcomes.
  • Clarify what can be changed – and what can’t – and manage change.
  • 定义角色.
  • Develop and apply clear policies and practices.
  • 管理会议.
  • 解决系统问题.

What you need to get started:

  • You want to collaborate – there is clear, unambiguous agreement to work with 协作服务 in your city.
  • You are ready to decide together how to meet the needs in your community by agreement or council vote, 适当的.
  • You are willing to listen to all perspectives and respect all those who participate.

协作服务 include:

  • Collaboration and communication skills workshops tailored for your city.
  • 中介.
  • Situation assessment and recommendations to address specific issues.
  • 促进对话.
  • 团队建设练习.

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