Introduction:In this episode, Andre Asselin speaks to the world of multi-stakeholder collaboration and consensus in the context of the complex world of environmental management. Our conversation mixes the language of government policy with the engagement concepts of relationships, trust, and empathy.

Andre is very skilled at navigating the different perspectives, interests, and positions that come with any broad discussion on water or air management, and he shares some of what makes collaboration possible in that space.

During this episode we discuss:* Getting to know Andre * Water Conservations, Efficiency, and Productivity * The Stick or the Carrot * Putting yourself in another’s shoes * Collaboration vs. consensus * Is collaboration hard? * Emotional IQ * Facilitator skills in everyone * One thing about collaboration * Influences

Resources mentioned in this episode:* Alberta Water Council * Clean Air Strategic Alliance * Alberta Water Council project team - Water Conservation, Efficiency, and Productivity final report * Emotional Intelligence * Book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry – The Little Prince * Book by Patrick Rothfuss – Name of the Wind * Book by D'Arcy Jenish - Indian Fall: The Last Great Days of the Plains Cree and the Blackfoot Confederacy

Now it’s your turnGet in touch with Andre through the Alberta Water Council or Clean Air Strategic Alliance websites.

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