From outdated approaches to rising expectations — here’s what’s shifting in engagement right now.
Engagement practice is evolving — and expectations are shifting just as quickly. In this issue of Beyond Engagement, we explore what’s changing across the sector, where approaches are falling behind, and what better practice looks like now.
5 SIGNS YOUR ENGAGEMENT APPROACH IS OUTDATED
Community expectations have shifted — and many engagement approaches haven’t kept up. From being brought in too late to measuring the wrong things, these are the subtle signs your approach may be falling behind.
WHY FIRST NATIONS ENGAGEMENT RAISES THE BAR FOR EVERYONE
Across Australia and New Zealand, expectations around engagement are shifting — and First Nations engagement is leading that change. From partnership over consultation to embedding engagement in decision-making, this is what better practice looks like now.
THE BIGGEST ENGAGEMENT MISTAKE HAPPENS BEFORE YOU EVEN START
By the time many organisations begin engagement, the most important decisions have already been made. Discover why timing is everything — and why the real opportunity for alignment sits at the strategic level, not delivery.
WHY GOOD COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STILL FAILS
You followed best practice. You engaged early. You did the work. So why is the outcome still being challenged? This article explores the uncomfortable truth: good engagement doesn’t always guarantee agreement — and what actually matters when it doesn’t.
THE AWARDS YOU KNOW — WITH A CLEARER NAME
If you’ve been looking for the Core Values Awards, here’s the update:
They are now presented as the Engagement Excellence Awards — recognising projects and organisations that demonstrate the IAP2 Core Values in practice.
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