Introduction Deliberative Engagement is a relatively new process which involves consumers, customers, citizens or stakeholders becoming actively engaged in a process aimed at developing shared solutions or outcomes. The process usually involves participants coming together for at least a day (and sometimes up to a week) being given information on the topic under review, discussing (deliberating) the subject at length and arriving at a shared view on the way forward. It can be used to assist government policy development (eg. health, climate change, social inclusion); to help companies develop consumer centric strategies (eg. brand democracy, product or service development, corporate social responsibility) and to unpick complex issues which need information and time to fully evaluate ( eg. nuclear power, GM foods, childhood obesity or ethical shopping). For a short video introduction, please click here. To either receive an ebrochure, or for more detailed information please email deliberative@woolcott.com.au.
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