SustaiNet Software is proud to announce that the Inspiration Port Credit micro-site, a City of Mississauga consultation project using Engagement HQ online community engagement software, has been awarded the APEX 2013 Award of Excellence in the website category. The APEX awards are an international competition that recognizes outstanding publications from newsletters
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Impact and Benefits Agreements (IBAs) have become an increasingly relied-upon collaborative planning tool in negotiations between companies and Indigenous communities regarding land and resource projects. It is the finding of recent research that these agreements have emerged due to shortfalls in the current system, and because of increasing environmental and
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Simply launching an online community engagement initiative doesn’t necessarily guarantee a successful outcome with respect to participation and feedback. Based on knowledge gained from a series of projects, here is our list of online community engagement best practices worth consideration when planning, implementing, and managing your next online consultation project:
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The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador recently released an Indigenous consultation policy that has wide-ranging implications for proponents of land use and resource developments and projects, and also applies to wildlife decisions. The policy, which provides the basis for the development of guidelines to come, lays out new, more stringent roles and
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More and more organizations are recognizing the benefits of developing partnerships with First Nations – and are working to create and implement effective Aboriginal engagement strategies. This infographic was inspired by an article written by Frank Busch over at Troy Media. It aims to provide a high level guide to
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There are a number of great reasons to add an online community engagement strategy to your organization’s stakeholder management process. This infographic visualizes six primary reasons to consider connecting with your stakeholders online – but there are other benefits to online community engagement. Some of these include: Debunking myths –
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The evolution of digital communication is changing the dynamics of how people are communicating with organizations and government regarding important issues. Technology changes the way we communicate Significant technological changes that are paving the way for changes in the way we engage with stakeholders: Computers and the Internet Personal/mobile computing and
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There are many different ways an organization can connect, consult, and engage with its community online. From free social media channels such as Twitter and Facebook to dedicated applications. Regardless of the technology you select, there are a few universal functions that are important when it comes to your organization
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Forums are great for community engagement and questions are a big part of a positive online community experience. One of the biggest challenges for community managers and public consultation professionals is understanding what questions to ask in order to fuel active participation from stakeholders. The following infographic offers up 16
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On April 1, 2013, the final phase of new regulations under Ontario’s Mining Act will come into effect. These changes to industry standards started when the Ontario government undertook its Mineral Development Strategy in 2006, and continued with legislative changes to the Mining Act in 2009. Many of the new
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