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Out of the Blue! – A new test to ascertain whether public bodies are ready for a serious consultation.
In recent years there have been significant changes to consultation practice.
One of the most visible is how the growth of social media has led to a perpetual debate, no longer confined to the announced period of a consultation. Managing such a continuous dialogue is challenging and is one of the reasons why public bodies are finding it essential to integrate communications and engagement expertise.
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