who involve are why we think participation is important where to start...? the future participation...

Who Involve areWhy we think participation is importantWhere to start...?The futureParticipation Compass

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Involve are experts in public participation. We believe passionately in a democracy where citizens are able to take and influence the decisions that affect their lives.

Through both research and practice we seek to radically transform the relationship between citizens and their governments to better use the creativity, energy, knowledge, skills and resources of all.

About

• Registered Charity (nr. 1130568)

• Works with public organisations at local, national and international level

• www.involve.org.uk

About

Why participation is important

Governance and democracy

Ownership and civic activismCapacity Building and Learning

Improved ServicesSocial Cohesion

Where to start...?

Outcome(What)

Process / Structure

(How)

People(Who)

Context(Where)

Purpose(Why)

Process/ Structure

(How)

Current EngagementLots of activity (but limited methods):– Written consultations– Public meetings– Satisfaction surveys– Questionnaires

Current Engagement• Late in decision making cycle• Fixed in format and structure• One size fits all • Limited in scope• On Government terms

Inspiring Engagement• Starts with lived experience of citizens.• Builds capacity of citizens to problem-solve.• Designed with long-term impact in mind.• Citizens commissioned to tackle challenges.• Uses right incentives – including having fun! • Personalises engagement opportunities.• Uses social networks analysis

Old and new focusOld focus• What’s in it for

government?• Short term• Siloed by

organization

New focus• What’s in it for

the citizen? • Longer term• Focus on

relationships

involve33 Corsham Street,London, N1 6DR t: 020 7336 9475e: tim@involve.org.uktwitter: @TimJHughes