OUR APPROACH
Start with the decision.
Build the process around it.
Engage NCW’s approach is grounded in principles established by the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), including clearly defining the decision, identifying who is affected, determining what is open to influence, and matching the level of engagement to the needs of the project.
04 — IMPLEMENT
Carry the strategy through.
Coordinate, communicate, respond to issues, support decision-makers, and help move the project or change.
through implementation.
01 — UNDERSTAND
Define the decision and understand the context.
Clarify the project objectives, constraints, stakeholders, potential impacts, and what is—and is not—open to influence.
A structured approach, tailored to your project.
HOW WE WORK
02 — PLAN
Design the process around the decision.
Determine how the decision will be made, who should participate, how they can influence it, and what engagement and communication are needed.
03 — ENGAGE
Bring the right people into the process.
Create meaningful opportunities for participation, communicate clearly, gather input, and adapt as the project evolves.
BUILT AROUND YOUR PROJECT
Every project is different. Engage NCW works with your team to understand the project, decision, potential impacts, responsibilities, budget, and people affected—then develops a public involvement, communications, outreach, or construction communications plan scaled to what your project actually needs.