2. Who Involve are Why we think participation is important Where to start...? The future Participation Compass A whistle-stop tour of:

3. 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

4. Registered Charity (nr. 1130568) Works with public organisations at local, national and international level www.involve.org.uk About

5. Why participation is important Governance and democracy Ownership and civic activism Capacity Building and Learning Improved Services Social Cohesion

6. Where to start...? Outcome ( What ) Process / Structure (How) People (Who) Context (Where) Purpose (Why) Process/ Structure (How)

7. Current Engagement Lots of activity (but limited methods): –Written consultations –Public meetings –Satisfaction surveys –Questionnaires

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

9. 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

10. Old and new focus Old 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

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