Global Community Engagement Thought Leadership - 28 January 2022

A 'fireside chat' with In this fireside chat with Global Community Engagement Day instigators Andrew Coulson, Dr Wendy Sarkissian and Becky Hirst.

Listen to a reflection on global community engagement practice as part of the 5th Global Community Engagement Day taking place on 28 January 2022.

Topics covered include -

* Hybrid engagement - why a blend of face-to-face and digital engagement is part of the new normal
* Concerns regarding a 'copy and paste' culture
* Trust
* A brief review of Netflix drama "Don't Look Up"
* The role of experts - and the need for experts to show up
* Be calm, be kind, be safe - the strong, reassuring and trust building 'saint status' leadership shown by public health experts during the pandemic, namely Dr Bonnie Henry and Professor Nicola Spurrier
* What can climate change learn from public health
* The importance of ongoing community engagement and relationship building
* What could a virtual SpeakOut look like? Let Wendy know!

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