The Consultation Institute (tCI)

Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the Consultation Institute (tCI) is a leading best practice Institute and membership body, promoting high-quality cross-sector public and stakeholder consultation standards, workplace training and thought leadership. Since our establishment, we have been dedicated to raising the standard of consultation and engagement practice to be meaningful for all involved. We transform how you manage your consultation and engagement activities through our expertise and experience; supported by an ever-growing list of clients and members from various sectors. #publicconsultation #publicengagement #membership #training #consultancy

I passed!! ✅✅ Last week I completed my Advanced Certificate in Consultation and Engagement with The Consultation Institute (tCI) Thank you to Martin Roach and colleagues for the support over the last couple of months. Really looking forward to utilising what I have learnt within my work at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority 😁

Thrilled to share that I have achieved an ‘Advanced Certificate in Consultation and Engagement.’ This achievement is not just a personal milestone, but also a significant step forward in my role as an Economic Development Officer with Dumfries and Galloway Council. The advanced skills and knowledge gained from this certification will be incredibly valuable in my work, allowing me to: • Enhance Community Engagement - utilise best practices to effectively engage with our local communities, ensuring that their voices are heard and their needs are met in every project. • Improve Project Outcomes - Implement robust consultation processes to gather valuable insights, leading to more informed decision-making and successful project outcomes. • Build Stronger Relationships - Foster trust and collaboration with stakeholders, creating a more inclusive and participatory environment for economic development. • Drive Sustainable Development - Ensure that projects are developed with a comprehensive understanding of community needs, leading to sustainable and impactful growth in Dumfries and Galloway. Thank you to The Consultation Institute (tCI) for this incredible learning opportunity. I'm eager and looking forward to applying these new skills to help shape the future of our local communities. #EconomicDevelopment #Engagement #Consultation #ProfessionalGrowth

Huge congratulations to Julia Stackhouse and the rest of our recent cohort for successfully completing our Advanced Certificate in Consultation and Engagement training programme! 📜 Your hard work has truly paid off! 🎓 There are limited spaces available for our September intake. Ready to take the next step? Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eeMMi2S5

Our third and final post-election members' forum takes place on Tuesday 16th July, 10am. tCI Members can register for this exclusive event in their member account area. https://lnkd.in/egDav6eK This forum is designed for peer-to-peer discussion, and is entirely member-driven, allowing you to freely engage with your fellow members and explore the implications of the election results on your own terms. Whilst we won’t be there to facilitate, we will be there to ask: - What are your long-term predictions for the political landscape and its impact on consultation and engagement? - Does the election result impact current and future funding? - What actions can we take to improve public trust during this transition? #GeneralElection #Labour #Politics #Engagement

The week of the election coincided with Co-production Week 2024, a celebration of working in equal partnership with people using services, carers, families and the wider population. Here at the Institute, we’ve also been celebrating the week with some of our own thoughts and reflections on our experiences of delivering and supporting co-production. We recently met with Michelle Summers, Associate Director of Communications and Engagement at Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership, to discuss: • In-house co-production training undertaken by the team, and how the skills learned have been used in practice • Why co-production is so important to BLMK Health and Care Partnership and its stakeholders • The biggest challenges for Michelle and the team You can watch the video on the link below. https://lnkd.in/ezAZynQB Meanwhile, Andy Wright has written an article on Post election co-production, which you can read here. https://lnkd.in/eUsXG3JM #coproduction #coproductionweek #engagement #consultation

On Tuesday, we held the first of our exclusive member forums following the general election. Designed for peer-to-peer discussion and entirely member-driven, the 30-minute session enabled our members to talk about ‘what’s next’ following a change of Government. It was excellent to hear from a variety of different sectors on how the election outcome may impact organisations as well as professional roles. One key theme that emerged was the difficulty in being able to plan activities over the next couple of months as lots of major projects have stalled and could now be under review. Resource has been a continuous challenge across all our public sector members, and the forum discussed whether this is likely to improve as a result of a change of Government. The consensus was that it wasn’t likely to change and finance from Government is still a major issue in supporting with resource. ___________________________________________________________ The second of our post-election members' forums takes place tomorrow. tCI Members can register for this exclusive event in their member account area. https://lnkd.in/egDav6eK We will be asking: • How can we enhance community engagement in light of the election results? • What is the impact of the election result on existing programmes? • Do you have a backlog of public consultations to run?

What does The Labour Party's win mean for public consultation and engagement? We asked 'The Consultation GuRu', Rhion Jones, to provide a short analysis on the impact Labour's win will have on some key sectors. #GeneralElection #Labour #Politics #Engagement

A change in governing party doesn't happen very often. It's likely that change will be big - and quick; similar to in 1997 and 2010, The Labour Party will be keen to demonstrate its commitment to its promises. We spoke to some of our Associates and Fellows, including Anna Collins FCIM, Peter McColl and Susan Ritchie, to find out which changes they're expecting to see under the Labour government, their tips and advice for ensuring you're prepared, and their recommendations for consultation and engagement professionals. Members can log in and access the full video in the new Election Hub here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e_RehYMd How can we support you? 🔵 We can help you navigate policy and legislation changes; holding your hand through transitions and new consultation requirements 🔵 Provide briefings to senior management, summarising key changes and legal requirements 🔵 Skills and knowledge building: Advanced Certificate programmes and bespoke, in-house training 🔵 Assisting in stakeholder mapping and analysis, equipping you with confidence to deliver on these programmes Get in touch to find out more 📧 [email protected] #GeneralElection #Labour #Politics #Infrastructure #Economics #Engagement

Thank you to our members and clients working within the public sector and local government who are returning to work today after a night of counting votes and watching eagerly to see the results. 🗳️ Whilst the first few weeks will be taken up with familiarisation and new ministers settling into their departments, the wheels will already be in motion to start taking the legacy decisions left over from the last administration. But with Keir’s promise of ‘change’ still ringing in the ears, where - and when - might we start to see that change coming? We have lots of valuable resources to share with our clients and members in the coming days, but for now - thank you for all your efforts this Election! Make sure you're subscribed to be first to access our Election Hub ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/de_5kgg