Frequently Asked Questions
We want you to be sure that you understand exactly what you are getting when you register for this Coaching Program. Here are some questions that we frequently get asked.
What does the schedule look like?
The schedule starts on the program start date that you signed up for and will typically be on the same day of the week at the same time for the following 12 weeks. We will have days that we have to skip either due to holidays or days when all of our PLAYCE coaching staff are busy elsewhere, such as delivering presentations at conferences. We will always do our best to communicate well in advance when things like that arise.
What can I do in advance to prepare?
Although we will be going over how to navigate the portal and where to find things there, you can get started just by beginning to move through the portal content.
We will not be covering every single item in the portal, as we are constantly adding to it, you do however, have access to it all for 6 months.
How do I fit this into my workload?
We strongly recommend that you find one project, current or upcoming, that you can actively work on during the coaching program. This means that you will have twelve weeks to learn about, plan, prepare and practice facilitating the entire engagement plan for your project. This hour per week that you will be with us, you will be actively engaged in learning about and planning innovative strategies for your project.
How long do I get portal access?
You will receive 1 total year of portal access from the date of first purchase of the Coaching Program or at least 6 months from the first live call of your Coaching Program.
Who will I be in a cohort with?
Your cohort will be made up of other design professionals, municipal leaders, community organizers, marketing & communications professionals, students and other individuals looking for engagement training.
What sorts of content is in the portal?
The portal is filled with content written specifically for the purposes of advancing the knowledge of our cohort and member participants in the realm of utilizing play in their community engagement practices. We are constantly adding to the content in order to continue to assist in the adaptation and adoption of the PLAYCE methodology for more design professionals, students, municipal leaders and anyone else in the practice of community engagement.
You will find articles, videos, game instruction sheets, methodology instruction sheets, tips, and more.
What will I get out of this?
The intention is for you to personally obtain the knowledge and skills to implement this innovative methodology into your community engagement practices. If done successfully, this may result in improved community and project leader relationships, community members becoming project champions, rapid consensus building, and project budget conservation due to less time spent on design iterations, multiple stakeholder meetings and drawn-out process.
