Peter Block, author, consultant and citizen of Cincinnati, Ohio writes about empowerment, stewardship, chosen accountability, and the reconciliation of community.  Peter  says there are six conversations that "matter" for managers who wish to engage their citizens and "build community."    The topics of these conversations include invitation, possibilty, ownership, dissent, commitment, and gifts.

All of these "conversations" are aimed at accountability and commitment of community members and can truly change the dialogue between local governments and their citizens.  

Change the "conversation" in your community using these effective tools!