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Six questions worth asking about any policy issue that feels stuck in the ordinary legislative process, from our new paper, Issues Too Big for Session.
Full paper: confluencepsg.com/publicatio…
States aren't just deciding whether to regulate AI. They're deciding it across multiple distinct fronts.
Each one carries a different kind of difficulty. Knowing which one you're facing changes what kind of process can actually resolve it. confluencepsg.com/publicatio…
LTSS system is under pressure. Statewide work group formed by @CCDC_Colorado is tackling the structural issues & we are proud to support. Two subcommittees forming now. Learn more: LTSSWorkGroup.org. Apply or share: tinyurl.com/378tr3se #ColoradoLTSS #DisabilityPolicy
The most common governance failure isn't disagreement about solutions. It's undiagnosed disagreement about the problem. New post on what a transit accountability committee taught us about the difference.
#Governance #PublicPolicy
#TransitGovernance #RTD
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If it's been stuck, it's probably a design problem, not a policy one.
Breaking Through Gridlock is out today. Free, no gate.
#CollaborativeLeadership #PublicPolicy #Gridlock
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"Now More Than Ever," the final post in our Collaborative Decision Making Process series is now live and the whitepaper drops next week.
If everyone's talking and nothing's moving, the problem isn't the issue. It's the process.
Final piece in our CDMP series is live. Full white paper drops next week.
#PublicPolicy #CDMPs
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Most task forces fail before they begin.
Not because the issue is too hard but because the process was never built to succeed.
Final piece in our CDMP series is live. Full white paper next week.
confluencepsg.com/now-more-t…
Too many task forces fizzle out or finish vague. Here's how to close strong—with legitimacy, clarity, and forward momentum.
Full post 👉 confluencepsg.com/closing-st…
Keeping a process on track takes more than good intentions. From regular check-ins to recalibrating priorities, this post gives leaders the tools to sustain engagement and keep progress moving. Read more in the latest piece in our CDMP series
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Every strong collaborative process begins before the first meeting. If you want to avoid slow starts or early confusion, this post is a must-read.
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Who you invite shapes what you decide. In collaborative decision making processes, choosing participants is as strategic as the decisions they’ll make.
Details here 👉confluencepsg.com/choosing-t…
A skilled facilitator doesn’t just run the meeting—they guide the process. Here's how to choose one who can navigate tension, build trust, and drive decisions. #taskforce #workgroup #gridlock #bipartisan #facilitator bit.ly/4bq9qAo
A #TaskForce or #WorkingGroup is only as strong as the team behind it. Learn how to build the right mix of roles, perspectives, and authority to get real results.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/45wHpmP #publicpolicy #collaboration
The #1 task force mistake? Trying to solve too much. If your scope is too wide, your process won’t go anywhere.
Clear scope = clear outcomes.
#TaskForceTips #Leadership #CDMP #EffectiveGovernance #ConsensusBuilding #PublicPolicy
**Gridlock isn’t a dead end—it’s a sign to change course.**
Here’s how CDMPs help state leaders break through and build real consensus.
Need a process that works across divides? Wed love to talk.
#ConsensusBuilding
#Gridlock #CollaborativeDecisionMaking
While a thoughtfully structured task force or work group sets the foundation, the effectiveness of the process itself hinges on how it is run. Our latest piece in the series outlines key best practices to manage and operationalize a collaborative process. confluencepsg.com/the-engine…
Today, the Colorado #Wildfire Resiliency Code Board (WRCB) reached a major milestone. The Board has now approved the State’s first Wildfire Resiliency Code and associated rules to be adopted next week. More about WRCB lnkd.in/gCjZ7W_B #WildfireResilience
Great to spend time with the amazing group who lead & give their time to the CO Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Council who bring critical voices & perspectives to help inform state policies, systems & practices. #JuvenileJustice #Diversion #CDPS #CODCJ #OAJJA
Today, the CO Wildfire Resiliency Code Board (WRCB) held the final public comment session in Carbondale concluding a statewide tour that had meetings in in Sterling, Castle Rock & Montrose. #Wildfire #WildfireResilience @COStateFire
Today, the Colorado #Wildfire Resiliency Code Board (WRCB) met in Golden, CO to continue their work developing a statewide code. It’s no small lift for the Board to tackle such complex & critical issues & their work is strengthened by the active engagement of the public.
