Questions change everything in community engagement | Max Hardy | TEDxStKilda

There is an art to asking a good question, but all too often the questions asked in community engagement make assumptions about the community, their knowledge and their needs. Communities can be a wonderful source of knowledge and expertise, and Max Hardy demonstrates that giving them the opportunity to rise to the occasion through thoughtful questions can improve decisions, generate change and enhance democracy. One of Australia’s foremost experts in deliberative processes, renowned internationally for his skillful design and facilitation of community engagement processes.

[hailongjia]

This is a great talk. Community engagement is a key factor of creating a better future. Govt entities should not only focus on techniques but also the public participation.

[antoniettacacciani]

It is great that TedX provides opportunities about listening about public participation

[margaretgollagher]

we don't spend time thinking about the questions...exactly!! We set off doing "community engagement" without doing that, so often. And as you say, we're often really just marketing! yes!

[santadelafuente]

I don't know you sir but I am here for my assessment. Ok? Ok!

[ianspencer]

Excellent. Ask better questions. Regard the community as an asset rather than as a problem.

[abdimohamed]

engaging communities in planning, design, the implementation makes our work easier, this is a collective responsibility we have advocate for better service delivery

[anthonykirkman]

Communities know what works for them best

[richardacheson]

Thanks for sharing. Simple, accurate and often forgotten.

[stephaniehazelgay]

I salute to you Sir. You are a great speaker. I learned a lot from you. You help me come up with a great idea for my community engagement project.

[sherrigreen]

Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed this very much and your formula for success is bang on.

[joycesingson]

I am here for my nstp subject 😂 but thanks for enlightenment on how the questions will provide a big imoact to our lives

[josephmuring]

I just watched here because of my assessment ahahaha