With the recent arrival of NextDoor in Australia, it’s a matter of time before local governments are going to be approached to pay to use the network as a platform for community engagement. We have quite a lot of experience from clients who use NextDoor in the USA and we thought it might be useful […]
Learn about some simple tips for managing last minute panic engagement to ensure you still get the engagement outcomes you require.
We are very proud to announce that three of our US clients have been recognized by The Center for Digital Government (CDG) as winners of the 2018 Digital Cities Survey. Congratulations to Bellevue (WA), Boulder (CO) and Fort Collins (CO) who were all winners. All three of these cities have chosen Bang the Table’s EngagementHQ […]
Find out about some of the key challenges facing practitioners as the world transitions to digital-first community engagement and learn strategies to help you find your way through the maze.
Urban myths exist in every aspect of our lives, even our professional one. Every industry has popular myths and I’ve heard my share of data privacy and data security myths in the online community engagement space – from using a simple website to a one-time installation of security software as ways to address security and […]
Low performing public participation functions as a self-fulfilling prophecy in large transportation projects, find Ted Grossardt and Keiron Bailey.
In the emerging trend of community-based smart initiatives, Tooran Alizadeh envisions crowdsourced smart cities.
Facilitating effective online dialogue is a refined skill that requires careful consideration of process, issue framing, participant behaviour and a deep understanding of dialogue principles. In this article we look at 4 key issues to consider before hosting an online dialogue. 4 key issues to consider for online dialogue 1. Framing and Contextualising This first […]
Use single sign-on to help you drive participation to your online engagement portal and grow your database while creating a more streamlined service offer for your community.
Recent study reveals e-participation directly influences perceptions of tolerance and common good.
Stijn Brouwer looks at one of the most interesting twenty-first century manifestations of stakeholder engagement: Citizen Science.
Ideation taps into community creativity to identify problems, locate solutions and build relationships to enrich conversations. In their recent webinar, Nathan Connors and Johannes Kresling reveal how ideation can transform engagement. They illustrate how ideation can nurture valuable community relationships for ongoing and future projects, keep people invested in engagement, bring clarity to challenges, and […]
Community engagement and public libraries suggest a certain symbiosis. Re-weaving this convergence, Sherry Norfolk and Jane Stenson highlight how storytelling strengthens community.
Follow four simple steps for qualitative analysis to help you organise, code, explore and report on your consultation data.
In this article we explain how our new email notification system will help your community stay informed and engaged in your projects.
A milestone resource, Ireland’s new ‘Framework for Public Involvement in Clinical Effectiveness Processes’ brings public participation front and centre in healthcare decision making.
Effective qualitative analysis answers key questions in ways that go beyond looking at the What to understand the Why.
If you’re looking to access more members of your community and drive involvement in your consultations, then look no further than your city library service.
Learn some of the tell-tale signs that someone is trying to sway your consultation and how you can ensure your data is accurate.
Understand which FAQs are the most useful for explaining important information to your community on the homepage of your EHQ site.
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