Thin methods
‘Thin’ methods provide an easy and fast way for participants to add ideas, vote or comment and include:
• inviting input via social media
• crowd-sourcing
• idea generation
• using prioritisation tools.
Thin methods have little barrier to engagement because they do not require participants to:
• engage with content
• register to participate
• provide responses to questions.
You can use thin methods to encourage your stakeholders to come back to your channels, so you can engage them in the consultation in more depth, collect their input and track participation.