Difference between revisions of "Expectations for e-consultation"
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==Reasons for Using E-technology== | ==Reasons for Using E-technology== | ||
| − | Waterways Ireland wanted to utilise e-technology for two key reasons: | + | [http://www.waterwaysireland.org Waterways Ireland] wanted to utilise e-technology for two key reasons: |
# To open up the consultation to the general public. | # To open up the consultation to the general public. | ||
# To simplify the dissemination of complex and legalistic documentation. | # To simplify the dissemination of complex and legalistic documentation. | ||
==Learning for the Future== | ==Learning for the Future== | ||
| − | It was made clear to the research team that Waterways Ireland viewed this consultation as a ‘trial run’ for another, major consultation that was going to be undertaken by the organisation in the near future. | + | It was made clear to the research team that [http://www.waterwaysireland.org Waterways Ireland] viewed this consultation as a ‘trial run’ for another, major consultation that was going to be undertaken by the organisation in the near future. |
==Managing Expectations== | ==Managing Expectations== | ||
For their part, the researchers went to pains to stress the importance of employing adequate resources in running a consultation, particularly with respect to publicising the consultation and recruiting participants, and in managing the process. | For their part, the researchers went to pains to stress the importance of employing adequate resources in running a consultation, particularly with respect to publicising the consultation and recruiting participants, and in managing the process. | ||
| − | Waterways Ireland indicated that they would run advertisements in local newspapers and some specialist publications, as well as approach some clients by phone in order to encourage them to participate. | + | [http://www.waterwaysireland.org Waterways Ireland] indicated that they would run advertisements in local newspapers and some specialist publications, as well as approach some clients by phone in order to encourage them to participate. |
Revision as of 00:19, 6 March 2007
Reasons for Using E-technology
Waterways Ireland wanted to utilise e-technology for two key reasons:
- To open up the consultation to the general public.
- To simplify the dissemination of complex and legalistic documentation.
Learning for the Future
It was made clear to the research team that Waterways Ireland viewed this consultation as a ‘trial run’ for another, major consultation that was going to be undertaken by the organisation in the near future.
Managing Expectations
For their part, the researchers went to pains to stress the importance of employing adequate resources in running a consultation, particularly with respect to publicising the consultation and recruiting participants, and in managing the process.
Waterways Ireland indicated that they would run advertisements in local newspapers and some specialist publications, as well as approach some clients by phone in order to encourage them to participate.
