When consultations have to deal with predictions and probabilities… Most people have heard the quote that ‘If you laid all the economists end to end, they still would not reach a conclusion’ though fewer may realise that it comes from the sardonic wit that was George Bernard Shaw. Over the years it has been used […]
Engaging on matters of guesswork Read More »
We have all at some point have been instructed to carry out an activity which is seen to have little importance – whether this be making your boss a coffee in the morning… or holding a public consultation for an EU Directive which has, by law, to be implemented! Directives from the EU set out
Why are we consulting? – A peculiar situation Read More »
The change agenda for the NHS in England is itself undergoing a transformation. This much became clear last week when Chris Ham of the King’s Fund launched its comprehensive paper on Sustainability and transformation plans in London. https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/sites/default/files/2017-09/STPs-London-Kings-Fund-September-2017_1.pdf The problem was that much of the analysis was undertaken in May this year, and was based
The London taxi controversy almost certainly divides public opinion, so TfL’s decision not to renew Uber’s licence will be in the news for some time – and will probably end up in the High Court. So, what is the role of public consultation in the current trend towards deregulating key activities or pubic services? Private
Uber’s licence withdrawal highlights the ambiguous role of public consultation Read More »
The Institute has been growing as a not-for-profit body specialising in ‘best practice’ since 2003 and we have recently expanded our team! Last month we welcomed Martyn Beeby to the office as our Video Content Producer, with a focus on implementing an online training program for several of the Institute’s courses. He has already worked closely
The Institute continues to grow Read More »
Since the Institute’s inception in 2003, over 1,400 members have achieved the Certificate of Professional Development (CPD). The Advanced Practitioner Certificate (APC) provides recognition amongst consultation and engagement professionals. The emphasis of the advanced recognition is on the individual’s own experiences and insights gained from their professional careers, as well as acknowledging a thorough training
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It is not every day that obscure, technical consultations by Regulators hit the headlines. However, two high-profile Members of Parliament have just thrown a spotlight on a potentially controversial watering down of important rules about who can and cannot be listed on the London stock exchange. https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/consultation/cp17-21.pdf At first glance, it looks a professionally-prepared consultation
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consultation prompts questions around Saudi Aramco Read More »
At what point exactly, does the consultation process end? Traditionally we used to be clear about this. Once the process of listening came to an end and the data was analysed, the feedback published and a Report sent to decision-makers, that was it. Job done. Our focus was rightly on the process for consultation, and
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The Institute this week encountered a problem it had never seen before. The Welsh Government was invited to attend an Institute Roundtable to explain its proposals for changing the arrangements for public and patient involvement with the NHS and social care. The event – which takes place in Cardiff on 6th September has been organised
To what extent should consultation and engagement specialists be involved in options development? Once upon a time, those responsible for public engagement and consultation would be the last to know that their services were about to be required! Countless times we have heard stories of functional Managers arriving at the office door armed with a
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