Learn about recent updates to EngagementHQ. Get helpful tips and ideas to improve your community engagement practice.
EngagementHQ News
Learn about recent updates to EngagementHQ. Get helpful tips and ideas to improve your community engagement practice.
A DECADE OF DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT
Wingecarribee Shire Council started their online engagement journey ten years ago — and learned a lot along the way. In that time, their engagement sitehas seen over 230,000 visitors with over 2,000 registered users. Wingecarribee achieved this level of engagement by consulting on a broad range of projects and topics, creating an internal culture of engagement across the organisation, and utilising a variety of tools. See what 10 years of digital engagement success looks like in Wingecarribee.
The Survey is an essential tool in engagement, allowing organisations to gather quantitative data from community stakeholders. EngagementHQ’s Survey tool is intuitive to use and versatile enough to be utilised as a form, petition, or application. Learn tips and tricks to create purposeful online surveys, allowing for better data and engagement.
LIVE VIRTUAL MEETINGS & THE ECONOMIC THEORY OF SECOND BEST
The theory of second-best states: if you cannot do something in the optimal way, the most similar option is unlikely to be the next best. It might be something completely different. Matt Crozier, CEO, applies this economic theory to the current community engagement climate as a “new normal” is established with COVID-19. Learn why live virtual meetings may not be the best alternative to replacing face-to-face consultations.
KEEPING YOUR COMMUNITY INFORMED AND INVOLVED ON BUDGET DECISIONS
DIGITAL BUDGETING SIMULATOR MOVES MONEY MATTERS
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thamesleveraged Balancing Act budget simulationsto unpack the community’s views on Kingston’s financial future. After receiving high-quality contributions, Kingston plans to continue in-depth budget engagement next year! Read the Case Study >
WHY BUDGET ENGAGEMENT? WHY NOW?
From tax dollar allocations to community growth, online budget simulations promote transparency and understanding for community stakeholders and help guide local decision makers. Learn how Balancing Act Budget Simulations can facilitate meaningful budget engagement. Learn More >
FEATURED CLIENT PROJECTS
CITY HEART CONSULTATION City of Clarence
The City of Clarence is speaking up and providing ideas for their long term, large scale urban renewal project. See how they are using digital engagement tools, such as interactive mapping, to provide input on the growth of their community. See their Project >
ANNUAL PLAN 2020-21
Wellington City Council
From budget engagement to discussion forums, Wellington City Council is encouraging residents to have their say in the Annual Plan 2020-21. See how they are executing best practices by closing the loop with participants in these visual reports. See their Project >
WELCOME TO THE BANG THE TABLE FAMILY!
Bang the Table Australasian office is based in Carlton, Victoria, on the lands of the Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging across Australia.
Bang the Table, Level 1, 96 Pelham Street, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia