Join the conversation by responding to '[What do you struggle with when it comes to public engagement? And do you have tips for overcoming this?](https://apolitical.co/questions-answers/what-do-you-struggle-with-when-it-comes-to-public-engagement-and-do-you-have-tips-for-overcoming-this)' ## Resources from the speakers - [Melissa Bennett's slides](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sErKt0P7NbQizbeORJbbfx0zikf__2lN/view?usp=sharing) - [8 principles for citizen engagement](https://apolitical.co/profiles/2f1984e0-3221-4786-a9af-85e62a4240cb), article by Harshitha Rajashekara - [Mayor of London Communities newsletter](https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/what-mayor-does/priorities-london/londons-recovery-coronavirus-crisis/london-partnership-board/recovery-context/building-strong-communities/mayor-london-communities-newsletter) - [Civic Futures: Provocations & Experiments in London’s Civic System](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/civic-futures-provocations-experiments-in-londons-civic-system-tickets-717191859157?aff=oddtdtcreator) ## Apolitical resources - [An Introduction to Public Engagement](https://apolitical.co/microcourses/en/an-introduction-to-public-engagement/), premium course - [Youth political and civic engagement](https://apolitical.co/profiles/b3247d49-c34f-4fe6-939a-c72fadfc7cbb), article by Willice Onyango - [Stakeholder engagement in practice](https://apolitical.co/events/stakeholder-engagement-in-practice), event recording - [Stakeholder engagement should never be rushed](https://apolitical.co/solution-articles/en/stakeholder-engagement-environement-public-servant), article by Saliqa Zaman --- Citizen/public engagement is at the heart of effective government. When people have a say in the policies that affect them, governments can tap into a wellspring of diverse perspectives, innovative ideas and local insights. Doing public engagement well will help you create policies that are not only effective, but also reflect the needs and aspirations of the people they affect. Watch this free online event to explore how to effectively engage the public in policymaking. You’ll learn the value of diverse stakeholder involvement, strategies for overcoming engagement challenges and tips for translating insights into impactful policies. ## Who should watch: This workshop is for public servants and policymakers of any level keen to harness the power of citizen engagement to improve the way policies are crafted – whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the field. __Interested in how Apolitical can support you and your organisation? Learn about [collaborating with us](https://apolitical.co/partnerships/).__ *Picture credit: Unsplash*