FiCam28 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Hi folks, I have recently moved to Shetland and am doing some research into "change in the community" and wonder if anyone has any thoughts or experience of how Shetland has adapted to change over the years in respect to continual regeneration of the communities and economy. Shetland has been through several changes e.g. fishing, oil & gas and has proven that it is capable of adapting to significant change. I am trying to understand the process, what went well, what could be improved, what did the community expect in terms of change, was public opinion sought and if so how was it gathered? As a community who has been and is going through change any comments/opinions you have good and bad would be really appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trout Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Hi, It'd be good if you can expand and contextualise what "doing some research" entails and to what end the 'research' will be collated and even potentially published? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiCam28 Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Thanks Trout, I'll try and clarify although I have a very broad remit. I am working on a project for a consulting company who is addressing the issue of "change in the community" across all different areas in Scotland to try and learn the process of change, what went well, what didn't and why etc. Any information posted will only be used to analyse and trend the common experiences across different communities and will not be specifically quoted or published. Hope that clarifies things. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 So basically, is this a case where you are getting paid but you want people to comment for free? If I'm wrong, then please say so and I apologise. Who is this faceless organisation? Are the above your research questions? What methodology and methods are you utilising? Be handy if you could define 'community' too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infiltrator Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I picked up a copy of this recently for a few pounds, it gives a good insight into island life just before oil and the subsequent community reactions. http://www.amazon.co.uk/books/dp/090619105X Might be useful background reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 play nice. an important part is good communication between government local national and us common lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 play nice. an important part is good communication between government local national and us common lot. Learn to read... OP claims to be working for a consultancy not the government. The government never consults people like us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 sorry i meant that change is often made worse because the local/national government don't speak consult properly. a fine example is the blue print mess. a proper open discussion would have sorted it not fixed consultations. another example is all the secrecy behind deals between our representatives and big business. does anyone feel comfortable about how they come to these deals. even thou i am pro viking a proper referendum on this and other big issues really is the only way. for such big decisions to be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trout Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Hi FiCam28, thanks for sharing a bit more. Way to go unlinkedstudent for being sae döl aboot hit. Perhaps not the best way to engender what could have been a very interesting thread Anyway, FiCam28, I guess making a first stab at addressing any points you already understand we could attempt to utilise this medium to affect. Transparency works well in cases such as these. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 @trout Perhaps if the OP hadn't already concluded the results I'd have more faith but given the way it is worded, I don't. (Edit: a 'leading question/statement' influencing responses) Besides, growth doesn't necessarily equate to regeneration either. Without knowing more details, some Shetlink posters could be inadvertently giving their opinion indirectly to an organisation they personally, as individuals, dislike. For example, "significant change" all over Scotland - yeah, wind farms would be a significant change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Way to go unlinkedstudent for being sae döl aboot hit. Perhaps not the best way to engender what could have been a very interesting thread It could be interesting but, happens that for once , I support Unlinked on this one. OP needs to be much more open before I would volunteer any help. Who does he/she/it work for? What is the purpose of the research? Who is it for? It's alright to be paid for doing something but, you shouldn't expect people to spew information into your lap, "no questions asked", just because you asked for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trout Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 ^^ Kinda read my posts. Exactly the same outcome, no? Just a 'different', and ideally more 'inclusive' tak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGHR Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 @trout Perhaps if the OP hadn't already concluded the results I'd have more faith but given the way it is worded, I don't. What, from the two posts the OP has made, leads you to believe they have already concluded the results and which wording exactly do you have a problem with? (Edit: a 'leading question/statement' influencing responses) For the life of me I cannot see how you can consider the original post, or the subsequent reply, to be a leading question. The OP simply asked for opinion/experience. Besides, growth doesn't necessarily equate to regeneration either. And your point is? No body mentioned growth until you did. Without knowing more details, some Shetlink posters could be inadvertently giving their opinion indirectly to an organisation they personally, as individuals, dislike. For example, "significant change" all over Scotland - yeah, wind farms would be a significant change. You seem quite happy to give your opinion, on all manner of subjects, to anybody who cares to read it on these forums. Why should this particular thread by any different? Who does he/she/it work for? This is just downright ignorant and insulting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Who does he/she/it work for? This is just downright ignorant and insulting. I try my best to be inclusive(?)... Lighten up a bit and take it in context instead of 'nitpicking'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Who does he/she/it work for? This is just downright ignorant and insulting. and the emphasis in 'it' is yours not mine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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