bringing everyone to the table: promising practices for inclusive public policymaking presentation...
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Bringing Everyone to the Table:
Promising Practices for Inclusive Public Policymaking
Presentation by:
Clyde TerryGranite State Independent Living Center
and
Barbara OttoNational Consortium for Health Systems Development
I. Inclusive Public Policymaking - What is it? - What is in it for you?
II. The Process of Inclusiveness
III. Modeling Inclusiveness for Success- State examples
Agenda for Today
The Basics: What is Inclusive Public Policymaking?
“IPPM” is a process
where stakeholders participate
(e.g. planning, design, implementation, evaluation)
in program development
(e.g. regulations, policies, activities).
Why is it important?
Practicing inclusive public policymaking is a way to do business that achieves RESULTS:
- A constituency for long-term support
- Avoiding costly mistakes
- Sustainable programs that work smarter
- Maximizing resources
Results for PROGRAM COORDINATORS
• Valuable advice and insight
• Ability to identify problems before they happen
• Enhanced professional opportunities
• Program allies
• Jumpstart for outreach and evaluation
Results for STAKEHOLDERS
• A program that works
• Opportunity to be an expert: share valued experiences and input
• Enhanced relationships
• Increased access to information
• Protects interests against threats
Getting Started
BELIEVE that the process
achieves RESULTS.
“Believing in the Process” Requires:
• Time
• Energy
• Commitment
• Some Frustration
AND…
“Believing in the Process” Requires:
...a willingness to
• Nurture
• Cultivate
• Listen
• Learn
• Be task-oriented
• Avoid assuming
• Practice logistics
The Process
Step 1: Identify the role of stakeholders.
The Process
Step 1: Identify the role of stakeholders.
Step 2: Find stakeholders.
The Process
Step 1: Identify the role of stakeholders.
Step 2: Find stakeholders.
Step 3: Make it meaningful.
Making it Meaningful
• Engage people on the front end.
• Consider a decision-making structure.
• Set clear goals and responsibilities.
• Educate to activate.
• Be honest, but open to alternatives.
• Progress takes time--invest the time required.
• Acknowledge the work that is done.
• Provide supports.
Providing SupportsExplore ways to share information and maximize participation.
• Provide soft supports:- Pre-meeting briefing sessions - Meeting coach or mentor- Technology (e-mail, tele- and video-conferences)
• And hard supports:- Accessible meeting location and time- Personal care- Stipends for lost wages, transportation and/or food- Alternative formats and/or interpreters
Stakeholder Responsibilities
• Do your homework.
• Take risks, and go beyond your comfort zone.
• If asked or assigned a task, do it! Respect comes from doing.
• Ask for soft and hard supports up front.
• Ask for alternative formats.
The Process
Step 1: Identify the role of stakeholders.
Step 2: Find stakeholders.
Step 3: Make it meaningful.
Step 4: Move the group to action.
Moving the Group to Action
• Don’t reinvent the wheel.
• Look to your networks and resources.
• Celebrate success.
• Give away the credit.
The Process
Step 1: Identify the role of stakeholders.
Step 2: Find stakeholders.
Step 3: Make it meaningful.
Step 4: Move the group to action.
Step 5: Review, modify, and repeat!
Modeling the Way:
Inclusiveness Ensures Success
• The process achieves results.
• Inclusiveness is worth the investment: the return is long-term success and sustainability.
• Examples: UT, NH & WV
Questions
and
Answers
