2019-06-07 City Council - Full Agenda-2371AGENDA
City of Edmonds City Council Retreat
06-07-19
Purpose:
• To strengthen the foundation for constructive relationships
• To improve internal communications and identify what contributes to positive external
communications
Agenda:
9:15 am Introductions/Minute to Arrive
9:25 am Agenda Review
9:30 am Icebreaker
10:00 am Current State
• Overall themes
• Whole group brainstorm: What are unique circumstances and challenges you are
facing currently and during the rest of the year that can affect constructive internal
communications?
10:20 am Theme: Attributes of well -functioning groups particularly in a political setting
• Overview of attributes related to group interactions
• Overview of attributes related to policy -making
• Overview of positions vs interests
• Overview of adaptive challenges vs technical challenges
• Themes: What is currently working well
10:40 am BREAK
10:55 am Theme: Thriving Individuals and Government
• Reflection and discussion
11:45 am Theme: Improving Internal Communications
• General themes for improvement from surveys
• Identification of 5-6 principles
• Discussion
• Personal commitments
12:30 pm Theme: Communication Protocols
• Overview of suggested guidelines for use of email, phone, social media, direct
conversations
12:45 pm Break for lunch
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