Expectations for E-consultation - Revision history

Jjh at 15:10, 21 September 2007

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2007-04-25T17:14:41Z

‎The Consultees

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‎Consultee Expectations

Jjh: /* Making the consultation easier for contributors */

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‎Making the consultation easier for contributors

Jjh: /* Mixed feelings about consultations */

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‎Mixed feelings about consultations

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Jjh: /* Access and Experience */

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‎Access and Experience

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 =====Access and Experience=====
 All participants had access to computers and the Internet.  The majority of participants had at least some previous experience of engaging in public consultations. Instances of these experiences include:
-*attending meetings representing a community partnership—representatives from the [www.welfare.ie/ Department of Community and Family Affairs] in attendance…’
+*attending meetings representing a community partnership—representatives from the [http://www.welfare.ie/ Department of Community and Family Affairs] in attendance…’
-*Devleoping a 'Model' of good consultation. This was tested on the [http://www.monaghan.ie/download/pdf/heritage/HeritagePlan20062010Booklet.pdf 'Co. Monaghan Heritage Plan']
+*Developing a 'Model' of good consultation. This was tested on the [http://www.monaghan.ie/download/pdf/heritage/HeritagePlan20062010Booklet.pdf 'Co. Monaghan Heritage Plan']
 *Producing a detailed response to consultation on Town and Local Development Plans.
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 Consultees had mixed emotions about consultation:
 *'''Negative''': Some participants felt that the experience was largely negative.  For example, one participant commented that they never see any tangible change from their participation.  Another suggested that, although they initially felt they were being listened to, after getting deeper into the process it felt as if the consulters were just 'ticking off the public consultation box'.
-*'''Positive''': A participant commented that they were very positive:''"Effective consultation is imperative for [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 PAUL Partnership]. As an area-based partnership company it is vital that [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 PAUL's] strategies and programmes are validated by consultation with all partners and the community and voluntary sector in particular. It is also a central goal of the [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 Partnership] to ensure that the voice of the community is enabled to be heard at wider fora for decision-making in social inclusion, local and community development and local governance."''
+*'''Positive''': A participant commented that they were very positive:''"Effective consultation is imperative for [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 PAUL Partnership]. As an area-based partnership company it is vital that [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 PAUL's] strategies and programmes are validated by consultation with all partners and the community and voluntary sector in particular. It is also a central goal of the [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 Partnership] to ensure that the voice of the community is enabled to be heard at wider forum for decision-making in social inclusion, local and community development and local governance."''
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 **that real volunteers will be listened to and catered for
 **free, easily accessibility for all people would be addressed
-**to allow (for exmaple) local parish halls or other community facilities to have a 'hub' where anyone can access and have their issues or ideas heard. Fro exmaple: ''"Women, children and those usually not at the table making decision that effect their lives should be especially thought of during the consultation process."''
+**to allow (for example) local parish halls or other community facilities to have a 'hub' where anyone can access and have their issues or ideas heard. Fro example: ''"Women, children and those usually not at the table making decision that effect their lives should be especially thought of during the consultation process."''
 **that one's views will be heard and taken into account
 *Practical outcomes
 **to receive feed back on the results received and information as to how the results will be used.
-**consultation with prupose and beneficial outcome: ''"Mindless consultation and lack of credibility can often be the reason for lack of future participation. If ones view is not given proper consideration or acknowledgement the incentive certainly decreases to participate in future."''
+**consultation with purpose and beneficial outcome: ''"Mindless consultation and lack of credibility can often be the reason for lack of future participation. If ones view is not given proper consideration or acknowledgment the incentive certainly decreases to participate in future."''
 **it will make sensible and usable recommendations with regard to the form, and use of electronic surveying, so that real effects can be derived from it
 **will make sensible and usable recommendations with regard to the form, and use of electronic surveying, so that real effects can be derived from it.
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 *free easy access to technology to allow all people of the community to have their issues aired.
 *special attention to those usually absent from the decision making process
-*to make the e-consultaiton process fun
+*to make the e-consultation process fun
 *allow local—grass roots projects access to the same resources that recognised organisations/charities enjoy

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 Significantly, the need for more financial and personnel resources were viewed as less important.
 =====Consultee Expectations=====
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 **it will make sensible and usable recommendations with regard to the form, and use of electronic surveying, so that real effects can be derived from it
 **will make sensible and usable recommendations with regard to the form, and use of electronic surveying, so that real effects can be derived from it.
 Respondents were then asked to articulate expected outcomes from the processes. These included:

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 Next, respondents were asked to state the type of expectations they had from the e-consultation.
 Responses included:
-*experience of e-consultation and how it works as a form of communications
+*Learn more about e-consultation
-*clearer picture of how to use e-mail and internet to promote and advance their projects
+**to experience of e-consultation and how it works as a form of communications
-*to receive feed back on the results received and information as to how the results will be used.
+**to get clearer picture of how to use e-mail and internet to promote and advance their projects
-*consultation with prupose and beneficial outcome: ''"Mindless consultation and lack of credibility can often be the reason for lack of future participation. If ones view is not given proper consideration or acknowledgement the incentive certainly decreases to participate in future."''
+**lessons learned about potential of e-consultation methodologies
-*that real volunteers will be listened to and catered for
+**to be able to learn techniques for divining public opinion without having to spend a lot of money
 *free, easily accessibility for all people would be addressed
-*allowing (for exmaple) local parish halls or other community facilities to have a 'hub' where anyone can access and have their issues or ideas heard. Fro exmaple: ''"Women, children and those usually not at the table making decision that effect their lives should be especially thought of during the consultation process."''
+*Accessibility and Voice for all
-*it will make sensible and usable recommendations with regard to the form, and use of electronic surveying, so that real effects can be derived from it
+**that real volunteers will be listened to and catered for
-*lessons learned about potential of e-consultation methodologies
+**free, easily accessibility for all people would be addressed
-*that one's views will be heard and taken into account
+**to allow (for exmaple) local parish halls or other community facilities to have a 'hub' where anyone can access and have their issues or ideas heard. Fro exmaple: ''"Women, children and those usually not at the table making decision that effect their lives should be especially thought of during the consultation process."''
-*to be able to learn techniques for divining public opinion without having to spend a lot of money
+**that one's views will be heard and taken into account
 *will make sensible and usable recommendations with regard to the form, and use of electronic surveying, so that real effects can be derived from it.
 Respondents were then asked to articulate expected outcomes from the processes. These included:
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 *to be able to identify what we need to more effectively communicate/canvass opinion among users' target audiences.
 *better proficiency with internet
-*advice on how to internet to users' advantage
+*advice on how to use internet to users' advantage
 *free easy access to technology to allow all people of the community to have their issues aired.
 *special attention to those usually absent from the decision making process
 *to make the e-consultaiton process fun
 *allow local—grass roots projects access to the same resources that recognised organisations/charities enjoy

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 *'''Negative''': Some participants felt that the experience was largely negative.  For example, one participant commented that they never see any tangible change from their participation.  Another suggested that, although they initially felt they were being listened to, after getting deeper into the process it felt as if the consulters were just 'ticking off the public consultation box'.
 *'''Positive''': A participant commented that they were very positive:''"Effective consultation is imperative for [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 PAUL Partnership]. As an area-based partnership company it is vital that [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 PAUL's] strategies and programmes are validated by consultation with all partners and the community and voluntary sector in particular. It is also a central goal of the [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 Partnership] to ensure that the voice of the community is enabled to be heard at wider fora for decision-making in social inclusion, local and community development and local governance."''
 =====Making the consultation easier for contributors=====
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 Significantly, the need for more financial and personnel resources were viewed as less important.
 =====Consultee Expectations=====

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 Consultees had mixed emotions about consultation:
 *'''Negative''': Some participants felt that the experience was largely negative.  For example, one participant commented that they never see any tangible change from their participation.  Another suggested that, although they initially felt they were being listened to, after getting deeper into the process it felt as if the consulters were just 'ticking off the public consultation box'.
-*'''Positive''': A participant commented that they were very positive. ''"Effective consultation is imperative for [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 PAUL Partnership]. As an area-based partnership company it is vital that [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 PAUL's] strategies and programmes are validated by consultation with all partners and the community and voluntary sector in particular. It is also a central goal of the [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 Partnership] to ensure that the voice of the community is enabled to be heard at wider fora for decision-making in social inclusion, local and community development and local governance."''
+*'''Positive''': A participant commented that they were very positive:''"Effective consultation is imperative for [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 PAUL Partnership]. As an area-based partnership company it is vital that [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 PAUL's] strategies and programmes are validated by consultation with all partners and the community and voluntary sector in particular. It is also a central goal of the [http://www.paulpartnership.ie/paulp/asp/section.asp?s=1 Partnership] to ensure that the voice of the community is enabled to be heard at wider fora for decision-making in social inclusion, local and community development and local governance."''
 =====Making the consultation easier for contributors=====

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 ==The Consultees==
-The research team studied the group of potential consultees.
+The [http://www.e-consultation.org/ research team] studied the group of potential consultees.
 A number of representatives from the Community and Voluntary sector agreed to take part in a
 survey in order to gauge expectations for engaging in the e-consultation. These participants
-were initially contacted by e-mail, using the Wheel’s membership mailing list.
+were initially contacted by e-mail, using the [http://www.wheel.ie Wheel’s] membership mailing list.
 =====Access and Experience=====