Goals and Objectives

Worksheet: Individual Expectations

Directions: Write your answers to the following questions below. Cut the paper into pieces along the dotted lines. Write your name on each piece. Pin them on the wall with those of the other participants.

(Your Name)	1. What is the primary reason you came to this workshop? What is your primary interest in the topic of public participation?
(Your Name)	2. What are your personal expectations for the workshop? What do you hope to learn from the workshop?
(Your Name)	3. How will you know whether your goals for the training have been achieved?
(Your Name)	4. What is the most important experience or skill you think you can contribute to the workshop and other participants?
(Your Name)	5. How do you expect to use what you learn in this workshop to improve your work in public participation?
(Your Name)	6. What questions or concerns do you have regarding the workshop?

Exercise: Group Expectations

Do Participate
in discussions and exercises.

Do Listen
to what other participants have to say.

Do Respect
the opinion and perspectives of other participants.

Do Evaluate
Constructive criticism is welcome and requested.

Don't be Passive/Don't Dominate
You have much to share and much to learn from others.

Don't Interrupt
when others are speaking.

Don't Judge or Assume
the opinions and perspectives of other participants.

Don't Criticize
without providing suggestions and alternatives.

REC * PUBLICATIONS * AWAKENING PARTICIPATION * GOALS AND OBJECTIVES