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M-T1-BV-03 · Detailed guide · Theme 1

Industry Roundtables

Gathers a small cross-section of one industry to test evidence, surface shared constraints and assign practical sector actions without creating a lobbying echo chamber.

Where this idea came from

Playbook entry
M-T1-BV-03 · Industry Roundtables
Theme
Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme BV: Business Visibility
Source material
Existing checked Theme 1 guide
Linked playbook entry
M-T1-BV-03 · Industry Roundtables

Why a club might use this

Communities gain a clearer view of sector opportunities and harms, while participants identify collaborative improvements they can own.

Use it when

  • Industry operators, workers, educators, regulators where appropriate, community representatives and subject experts. Use when a sector-specific issue needs frank exchange among affected parties.

Before the club starts

  • Neutral brief with verified data, disputed points and scope.
  • Participant map, conflicts register and competition-law caution reviewed by an appropriate adviser where needed.
  • Attribution, confidentiality and public-reporting rules accepted.

Capacity guide

Likely cost
$$ — independent facilitation, evidence preparation and venue.
Lead time
8–12 weeks.
People
4–6 members plus independent chair, issue owner and balanced participants.

How to put it into practice

Detailed implementation steps for Industry Roundtables
StepActionSuggested owner
1Frame the issue and decision question with industry and community input.Roundtable sponsor
2Recruit balanced perspectives and identify missing affected voices.Convening lead
3Circulate evidence and collect conflicts before the meeting.Research secretary
4Facilitate options, risks and commitments without agreeing prices or market conduct.Independent chair
5Publish the agreed record and track the joint action or trial.Action owner

Controls and safeguards

  • Do not discuss or coordinate prices, tenders, customers, wages or other competitively sensitive conduct.
  • Commercial confidentiality does not override safety, legal or community-impact escalation.
  • HIGH — competition, lobbying, confidentiality and representation risks require a narrow mandate and independent chairing.

What to measure

  • Representation across the industry and affected groups.

Follow-up: Circulate a checked record within five working days and issue a 30/60/90-day status note to participants.

Related playbook entries

  • M-T1-BV-15
  • M-T1-BV-23
  • M-T1-BV-16

Before your club says yes

Does the idea fit?

Talk with the people it is meant to serve and check that the need is real.

Who can say yes?

Name the person or group that can approve the work, spending and any safety arrangements.

Are people protected?

Check privacy, consent and safety. Collect only the information you genuinely need.

Can everyone take part?

Check the language, format, place, technology and cost for barriers.

Are the facts and permissions right?

Check names, claims, images, quotations, partner references and Rotary branding.

How will we learn?

Note where things stand now, check in at 30, 60 and 90 days, and decide what to do next.