Case Study: Patvocates achieves effective online brainstorming and advocacy collaboration with GroupMap

Patvocates runs 14-day online brainstorming with GroupMap

Patvocates, a European patient advocacy consultancy and think tank, faced the challenge of facilitating strategic brainstorming and prioritization among its widespread network of 24 cancer patient organizations when the COVID-19 pandemic made in-person meetings and travel impossible. They needed a virtual solution to replace teleconferences and continue their evidence-based advocacy work. They turned to GroupMap for its online brainstorming tools.

Using GroupMap, Patvocates set up a custom map for their members to brainstorm, categorize, and then rate ideas asynchronously over a 14-day period. This solution provided the flexibility for contributors to participate at any time and from anywhere, which was particularly beneficial for those who could not attend scheduled meetings. The ease of use of GroupMap allowed the network to focus on content rather than technology, successfully collecting structured data on the impact of COVID-19 to inform their advocacy. The vendor's tools helped showcase the spread of opinions and identify the most important issues, making their virtual advocacy work more effective.

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