{"product_id":"the-secret-life-of-pop-ups-cindy-plowman-9781923255999","title":"The Secret Life of Pop-Ups: A Practical Guide To Elevate Your Community Engagement","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it take to create truly meaningful, impactful community engagement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this insightful and practical guide, Cindy Plowman takes readers behind the scenes of face-to-face engagement, sharing lessons from over a decade of experience in the field. From navigating the complexities of community consultation to designing creative pop-ups that draw people in, Cindy demonstrates how genuine connection can transform projects, policies, and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with real-world stories, this book captures the transformative power of in-person engagement-from the farmer vulnerably sharing his struggles with drought to the project manager finding their voice and connecting with their community. Cindy combines humour, humanity, and hard-won lessons to guide readers in building their own processes for community engagement, ensuring every project is rooted in trust, collaboration, and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with actionable strategies, this book offers more than just inspiration-it's a toolkit for anyone involved in community engagement. Learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan and deliver creative pop-ups that draw in diverse audiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCo-design engagement processes that reflect and respect community needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse insights and data to refine project management and communication strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbrace innovative tools like AI to enhance efficiency and focus on meaningful outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from her experience leading Conversation Co., Cindy shares how she turned a simple caravan (originally intended as a cocktail van!) into a vibrant, mobile engagement space. From designing props that spark curiosity to creating systems that streamline processes, this book equips readers with the tools to approach engagement with confidence and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, this book offers the tools and inspiration to elevate your engagement practice. Discover how to design creative pop-ups that resonate with your audience and gain the confidence to turn meaningful conversations into measurable outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf there's one takeaway, it's this: meaningful engagement starts with a well-structured process, but it thrives on the human connections we build along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cindy Plowman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1923255991\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781923255999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cindy Plowman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d","brand":"Cindy Plowman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443056619775,"sku":"9781923255999","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e70ea37d-0ef1-4aeb-bfb5-3a4ec83041b2.jpg?v=1777201556","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-secret-life-of-pop-ups-cindy-plowman-9781923255999","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}