Communication & Stakeholder Management Flashcards
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A recreation manager needs to present a new aquatics program proposal to the city council. Which communication approach is MOST effective?
Answer: Use data visualizations paired with a brief verbal summary
Combining data visualizations with a concise verbal summary addresses both analytical and narrative preferences of council members.
When managing conflict between two community stakeholder groups with opposing views on park use, the recreation professional should FIRST:
Answer: Facilitate a structured dialogue to identify shared interests
Structured dialogue to surface shared interests is a foundational conflict-resolution step before any policy action.
Which stakeholder mapping tool helps a recreation professional prioritize engagement by plotting groups according to their level of interest and influence?
Answer: Power-interest grid
The power-interest grid categorizes stakeholders by power and interest, guiding how much time and resources to dedicate to each group.
A park district wants to improve communication with Spanish-speaking residents who underutilize its programs. The BEST initial step is to:
Answer: Partner with community liaisons trusted by that population
Trusted community liaisons bridge cultural and language gaps more effectively than translated materials alone.
During a budget crisis, a recreation director must communicate program cuts to the public. Which principle should guide the messaging?
Answer: Be transparent about reasons, timeline, and alternatives
Transparency about rationale, timing, and available alternatives builds public trust even during unpopular decisions.
What does the term 'active listening' specifically require a recreation professional to do during a community meeting?
Answer: Paraphrase and reflect speakers' points to confirm understanding
Active listening involves paraphrasing and reflecting to confirm accurate understanding and demonstrate genuine attention.
A recreation professional discovers that a key sponsor received incorrect program attendance figures in last month's report. The MOST appropriate response is to:
Answer: Immediately contact the sponsor, acknowledge the error, and provide accurate data
Proactively acknowledging errors and providing corrected data maintains sponsor trust and upholds professional integrity.