Community Barometer™

Achieve greater insight into the issues and personalities that drive the community in which you operate

Bluegrass has worked with communities across the country on projects and issues and we can say this – while every community is unique there are also common set of issues and dynamics at play in each.

Communities are built around people, and people are driven by issues. Typically, issues which relate to Government and major projects are well known. By failing to understand and engage the community around the issues that matter to them, you face the real risk that the issue you didn’t see coming creating the most controversy which then leads to your project being rejected.

The Bluegrass Community Barometer provides a concise snapshot of the community in which you operate utilising a blend of grasstops + grassroots research techniques to create a clearer picture of the issues that drive your community of interest. The Community Barometer report provides a useful tool to improve your stakeholder engagement and issues management strategies with stakeholders around major projects or approval processes.

We have found this process provides excellent opportunities to partner with local authorities and community organisations to define ‘their’ research priorities, allowing you to address those areas which may of particular interest to them.

As part of broader concerted partnering effort, this can have marked effect in elevating and extending your relationship with these key stakeholders.

Community Barometer can help you build a deeper relationship between your organisation and the stakeholders who matter most – so why not get in touch to discuss this further.