the role of experts

How do we make sense of the vast quantities of information we can collect. Which bits are important, which bits of information should we act on. We consult ‘experts’, we use forecasting models, we use benchmarking techniques. Here we explore how these are used in our regions and in the project we have developed a tool for benchmarking restructuring processes.

As Nietzche said, "There are no facts, only interpretations", hence it is important to give the role of experts a thought as they are often the ones who interpret the data. In this project, one of our objectives is to show how to broaden the range of those traditionally considered to be experts... Open The role of Experts.pdf »

Regeneration game.This game was developed by NIACE, UK, as a way of encouraging the non-traditional experts, that is the citizens, to be involved in policy development, in particular community initiatives ... Open The Regeneration Game final.pdf »