When we think about stakeholder engagement in major infrastructure projects, it’s easy to gravitate towards the most visible and powerful voices: our MPs and Councillors. After all, they hold elected office, they’re easy to find in the phonebook, and they often have the authority to shape public perception and funding decisions. But if we focusContinue reading “Broadening our stakeholder lens beyond the political spectrum”
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Why understanding legitimate expectation is vital in consultation and engagement
In my professional life, there’s a simple principle I follow: people don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. The same is true in public consultation. People don’t just want to be informed, they want to be involved. They want to know that their voices matter, that their input makes a difference.Continue reading “Why understanding legitimate expectation is vital in consultation and engagement”
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