Members of the network have been independently trained in facilitation techniques and can provide advice and support to member organisations in the design, delivery and evaluation of participatory consultation.
The network aims to build capacity in these skills across the county to improve services for local people.
The network currently includes our employees, all Derbyshire district councils, health organisations, the voluntary and community sector and other statutory agencies.
The members have, through shared training, gained a good level of skill and understanding and share a commitment to developing and practising facilitation and process management skills.
How the network can help you
The network may be able to help you by:
- helping you consider a range of approaches to effective consultation and involvement and the consequences of adopting them
- planning, managing, supporting or co-ordinating interactive events, for example consultation, workshops, and focus groups
- providing facilitators who are independent of your organisation, where appropriate
- providing examples of good practice and learning from previous consultations
- giving feedback on your proposed consultation event
To get the most from your event and make the best use of the expertise of the network, members will often need to be involved in the planning as well as the actual facilitation.
The network may not be able to assist if you only require extra administrative support on the day.
Find out more
Please contact Armon Williams, email armon.willimas@derbyshire.gov.uk or tel: 01629 539159.