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Stepping stones for a Net Zero society
Building a Net Zero society is going to zap a lot of consultation and engagement energy. That is, if we want to do it justice. Forget the ban on plastic straws, that was easy. Delivering real behavior change, such as a new low emissions zone, is demonstrably...
Is there a difference between consultation and engagement?
Most people would agree that there is a difference between consultation and engagement – an idea supported by plenty of official guidance which distinguishes between the two. That said, there has always been an argument that engagement is an integral part of...
How can we improve the way people are informed?
A common problem with consultation and engagement exercises is the relay of information or facts. For example, a health service may talk about changing A&E to an urgent/emergency care model but fail to define what A&E did in the first place. Getting this...
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