Engaging in the Compact

Discussion 1. Examples or instances where you have directly used the Compact 2. If you haven’t used it, think about why not. Because you weren’t aware of it? Not sure how to use it? 3. What do you think are the critical success factors for a Local Compact to work well?

Critical Success Factors Focusing on outcomes Establishing the right structures and links Leading and championing the Compact Resourcing the Compact Making the Compact real

Success factors: making the Compact real Practical tools and training Create accessible documents Review and refresh Logging Compact successes

How to wreck your local Compact Expect no Compact wins Take no responsibility Don’t praise it Don’t champion it Compact proof nothing Avoid putting it on the agenda Don’t uphold your independence

Making the Compact Real – what you can do Read it, use it! Local Compact electronic toolkit Compact-proof Get a champion Annual report Communicate successes

How to challenge – case studies What further information would you need to know? What questions would you ask? What are the relevant Compact principles? What would you do next?