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Why Community Engagement Efforts Fall Flat
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Most of us don’t ignore input - we just ask for it too late. And by then, the decisions are already made.
What if the biggest issue with community engagement isn’t whether you do it - but when and how?
In this episode, Jessica and Erin explore a simple but powerful two-part practice that can transform how collaborative work unfolds: engaging with people before decisions are made, and closing the loop afterward by showing how their input shaped the outcome.
They unpack why even well-intentioned teams often bring in community voice too late, how that affects trust and…
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