Examples in Practice

Process Design

In order for any engagement to be successful it is necessary to carefully design the process so that it can achieve the desired outcomes. Below are real-life examples of engagement process designs to demonstrate how this can be done on both a large and small scale.

	Supplier obligation project – The SDC engaged with stakeholders and consumers to discuss innovative approaches to this critical area of energy policy. Find out more about the process and learnings in the evaluation
	Tidal Power – the SDC undertook a large-scale public and stakeholder engagement process as a core part on its assessment of tidal power in the UK
	Sustainable Communities Plan – The SDC undertook some public opinion research to feed into its first watchdog report, “Building Houses or creating Communities?”

3kQ Green Peace Summary – Outline of the DTI nuclear consultation and reasons why the process was brought to judicial review

Case Studies

Below are some more detailed case studies of various engagement processes so you can learn from others' experiences. For more examples visit the People & Participation Case Studies.

	SD Panel – Find out about the results of the panel's online consultations on Aviation and Redefining Prosperity.
	GM Nation – A national debate about the future of GM crops and food in the UK that involved several local and regional events.
	People's Inquiry on Nanotechnology – An experiment to explore whether the public can meaningfully inform decision-making processes related to emerging technologies.
	Planning for Real in Whitmore Reans – The aim of the consultation was to get a clear indication of local needs and priorities. The information that came out of this process was later used in the development of the Local Action Plan for the area.
	Taking it On – This online consultation was about the content of the UKs sustainable development strategy.
	New Islington Millenium Community – An engagement programme to reinvent the physical and social aspects of the New Islington development.