The start of the guide is a mixture of theory and practice which signposts readers to topics and methods for participation in the A-Z . Effective and successful participation is about style and approach as much as particular recipes.
Different methods suit different people.
The main theoretical ideas are summarised under 10 key ideas for participation. Perhaps the most important issues then are who's who - and who decides. These are the stakeholders. Different interests may seek different levels of participation, and be involved at different phases of participation. It takes time explores the phases of the process from initiation through to continuation, and places strong emphasis on the need for preparation before you start participation proper.