Definition

"Web-based consultation" is defined as receiving responses to a series of special topic  questions on a specially designed web site over a six-week period.

Open participation

Participation in the process can be open, depending on the purpose and situation of the consultation.

Closed participation

Participation in the consultation process can also be restricted and provided by invitation only -- based on a pre-selected participant list.

Interactive

Respondents can receive the results of the consultation by e-mail, or view results posted on the web site.  A follow-up consultation process is possible for a sub-sample of the original consultation group.

FEATURES

An important feature of our online consultation approach is that it is flexible and provides lots of opportunity to customize the process to match the specific needs of each of our clients.  It helps in the design phase of a project as well as in the implementation phases.  Being able to post results of a  study is also a significant advantage, especially when our clients require further feedback on analysis and interpretation of results from the participants in the consultation process.  This is also particularly helpful when soliciting feedback from experts at different stages of a study.  The opportunity to provide secure access to the information concerning a consultation assignment is also an important feature of our approach.