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The Perfect Blend, session 10: Return to “traditional” consultation? ☕
Tuesday 12th July, 10am
Our members exclusive coffee morning continues in July with a session on the return to traditional methodologies in consultation.
In this modern digital age, technology has changed the way we work and communicate. Organisations and stakeholders can collaborate regardless of their location, and during the height of Covid-19, millions of people throughout the UK saw a change in their working practices. It could be argued that this is an historic turning point in how we engage.
Despite the clear advantages of digital communication, there are many restrictions that still exist, and it would be a mistake to assume that face-to-face communication could soon lose its worth.
Here are just a few reasons why online engagement won’t replace face-to-face engagement:
- Humanising conversations
 - In person interactions offer richer exchanges
 - Maintaining engaged audiences
 - Tailoring conversations without restrictions
 - The importance of diversity and inclusion
 
Are you returning to more traditional, face-to-face methods, and if so, which techniques are you using? Have you noticed an uptake in face-to-face engagement?
Let’s chat about it!
Register for the session here.
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