SYD Effective Engagement for Changing Streets (Practitioner)
About
Full-day course in SYDNEY.10:30AM - 5PM.
In person, led by Mark Ames.
For people working on challenging changes to streets, places and transport networks. Join our small group, day-long training course to gain practical skills for your work.
Lead high-stakes change and handle conflict with confidence by learning how to:
• Map implicit and explicit power, stakeholders, and how to move from backlash to buy-in.
• Unpack the theory behind transitions and challenging the status quo.
• Identify common triggers for opposition.
• Understand the role media plays in spreading stories about your projects.
• De-risk your team’s approach to community consultation, stakeholder engagement and media management.
• Leave with a dedicated course manual, packed with practical strategies for you to use.
• Connect with your peers and learn from their experience.
• Receive a 30 minute one-to-one follow-up with the course leader.
Outcome: leave this course equipped with case studies and practical strategies to manage contentious change during your next street and placemaking projects.
Date
Wednesday 25 March 2026 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Plaza Building
180 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000