The cry of frustration uttered by so many stakeholders… This is scarcely a sentiment confined to the National Health Service, but it was NHS England Chief Executive, Simon Stevens who […]
When consultees say, “ I told you so…! ” Read More »
To what extent do public engagement professionals need to understand the law of consultation? Seven years ago the Institute ran its first training course on the ‘Law of Consultation.’ Our
Too much law? Or just not enough understanding? Read More »
Tuesday Topic 347 Recent controversies over SEND services illustrate the challenge facing local Councils Only some of our local Councillors face local government elections next month. Be thankful you’re not
Can consultation help you balance the books? Read More »
Consultation can be vulnerable to a confusion of motives. It happens when consultors represent a range of different interests, or when different organisations – or even departments within organisations – look
What exactly are you asking me … and why? Read More »
The part consultation plays in mitigation strategies We have all learnt to be a bit careful believing what we read on the side of a bus! But what struck us
Going the extra mile! Read More »
How the current environment affects the way we will engage with stakeholders As we enter 2019, there are lots of worried people around. Parliamentarians scurrying about like headless poultry. Councillors
Consultation challenges for 2019 Read More »
The pitfalls of a seasonal get-together In theory, it’s a great idea. Invite all stakeholders to get together and celebrate. What can possibly go wrong? Of course, you have to
Welcome to the Consultation Xmas Party! Read More »
How consultation practice has been influenced by the austerity agenda. Fifteen years ago, when the Consultation Institute was founded, there was a wider range of public consultations. We labelled some
Have we forgotten how to consult on good news? Read More »
Four important steps to ensure a responsible response. It’s called a Letter before claim or sometimes a Letter before action and will normally find its way to your in-house legal
When your consultation is legally challenged… Read More »
Introducing the Leggatt/Carr considerations For years, consultors have known that in their documentation, they must publish enough information so that consultees know enough to give the proposals ‘intelligent consideration’. It
What must consultation papers disclose..? Read More »
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