M-T1-BV-03 · Theme 1 · Business Visibility
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.
What could this idea change?
Communities gain a clearer view of sector opportunities and harms, while participants identify collaborative improvements they can own.
A simple way to start
- Frame the issue and decision question with industry and community input. Who could lead it: Roundtable sponsor
- Recruit balanced perspectives and identify missing affected voices. Who could lead it: Convening lead
- Circulate evidence and collect conflicts before the meeting. Who could lead it: Research secretary
- Facilitate options, risks and commitments without agreeing prices or market conduct. Who could lead it: Independent chair
- Publish the agreed record and track the joint action or trial. Who could lead it: Action owner
What should we look for?
- Representation across the industry and affected groups.
Before we say yes
- Does it fit a real local need?
- Can people take part safely and fairly?
- Are the facts, permissions and Rotary branding right?
- Who will lead it, and when will we review it?