2. A barren landscape…
• Government office
• Regional Development Agency
• Strategic Health Authority
• Regional Assembly
3. The rise of Localism
• Did anyone tell Eric?
• Did anyone tell the NHS?
‘Until the Government introduced Localism, I
never needed an Oyster card’
John Hacking – NW Based, Network for Europe
4. Re-thinking our role
• Who are the key players
– Beware of red herrings (Office for Civil Society)
• Navigating the chaos!
• Making allies
• Supporting others to have voice
– Westminster events
– NWVCS Leaders Blogs
• The rise and rise of social media
5. It started with a BLOG…
• An accidental techie..
• Starting the message: owning the debate
• Leading the debate
• Appearances can be deceptive
6. What next?
• Building a shared vision with partners
• Identifying where it is ‘worth’ having influence
• Tracking our contacts
• Willing to get on the train!
• Utilising Social Media