There is sufficient time in the project set up to build important relationships with interested parties and decision makers.
The time and resources available should be proportionate to the question or purpose.
There is no single design for a participatory or deliberative process, but each process is designed to meet its specific aims and objectives.
There must be adequate time for participants to learn, discuss and come to a conclusion needed for the specific aims, objectives and method.
There is sufficient resource (people and budget) to deliver an inclusive and rigorous process.
Participants need to be allowed to digest and contemplate the information they receive, so processes often require multiple meetings with time between for reflection.
| Questions you should ask yourself to see if you meet this standard: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Have I ensured that participants have enough time to learn, deliberate, and come to a conclusion that meets the specific aims and objectives? |
| 2 | Have I allocated sufficient people, resources and budget to deliver an inclusive and rigorous process? |
| 3 | Have I built in enough time in the project set up to build important relationships with interested partners and decision makers? |