E-consultation
What is e-consultation?
E-consultation is the use of electronic computing and communication technologies in consultation processes and is complimentary to existing practices. To find out more please visit http://www.e-consultation.org/
- I've never heard of it. What is it in a nutshell?
- What is consultation?
- What is difference between consultation and e-consultation?
- What exactly is 'consultation' and 'E-consultation'? What is the difference between the two?
- Do we need to have website to run e-consultation?
- How e-consultation is useful/helpful in doing proposed consultation process?
- What are the benefits/drawbacks of doing e-consultation for my organisation?
- What are the main techniques
- what are the kind of e-techniques I can use.
- What are examples of its use
- What are the examples of successful e-consultation
Why e-consultation?
E-consultation has value added in terms of the time, costs, participation rates, engagement levels and dissemination processes associated with completing a successful consultation. The use of Information communication technologies (ICT) can facilitate a number of tasks 1) information transfer. 2) dialogue support, 3) problem exploration and solving, 4) measurement of needs and preferences, 5) joint document writing. Within this guide you will find detailed explanation of the nature of the benefits with accompanying examples.
- Why should I think of using e-consultation?
- When is it appropiate to use e-consulation in instead of or in tandem with traditional methods.
- What are the benefits to me in using E-consultation and E-technology?
Examples (Trials)
E-consultation is currently in a development phase on the island of Ireland. This section outlines four examples of ongoing e-consultations and you can use the links below to learn more. These four pilots are with Waterways Ireland, The Wheel, the North South Educational Exchange (NSEC) and the Northern Ireland Youth forum. Via their websites these groups have used a range of e-techniques to consult with their members. The groups have used ICT to create on-line surveys, e-forums, e-newsletters and electronic voting. In all cases these techniques have been used in conjunction with traditional methods.
- Why not use these links to find out more?
