Thought that is Silenced is Always Rebellious – An Argument for Argument in Consultation

The various examples of consultation that were given through the paper demonstrate that it is not enough to merely do one’s duty. Good consultation has to be taken to all those who might have an interest. The process has to engage people, not just organizations, at a stage where their opinions and their knowledge can help develop appropriate answers; answers that address their concerns. The development of strategies or schemes requires an iterative process, and this involves: (1) an initial identification of interests; (2) an analysis of where these interests may result in conflict either with other issues, the physical processes or legislation; (3) information consultants of such conflict, raising their awareness of the problems and inviting them to become party to the solutions; (4) encouraging alternative options to be put forward and encouraging consultants to offer clear objectives from which imaginative options may be developed; (5) encouraging an ethos whereby consultants feel that their views and interests are being listened to but can appreciate that not all can be incorporated into the final scheme; and (6) confirming that we, as coastal managers, have got it right. The paper describes how consultation cannot always resolve all issues. However, consultants have the duty to provide a full and understandable explanation of the issue at hand.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Thomas Telford Limited

  London,   United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • Guthrie, J G L
  • Battison, A
  • Cottie, R
  • Hopewell, R
• Conference:
  • The International Conference on Coastal Management
  • Location: Brighton , United Kingdom
  • Date: 2003-10-15 to 2003-10-17
• Publication Date: 2003

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 113-126
• Monograph Title: International Conference on Coastal Management 2003

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Coast and river protective works; Coastal engineering; Coastal zone management; Coasts; Consultants; Management
• Uncontrolled Terms: Coastal areas; Coastal development; Coastal environment; Coastal waters
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Marine Transportation; Policy;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01041980
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0727732552
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 1 2007 8:30AM