Delphi-Based Ecotourism Survey Framework
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
I need support building the full set of materials for a Delphi study that will eventually crystallise into a field-ready survey for ecotourism destinations. The core objective is to create a hierarchy of indicators—specifically performance indicators—that guide actionable improvements and elevate a destination’s future prospects.
Here is what I already know:
• The final survey must revolve around a hierarchy rather than a flat list of questions.
• All indicators should be performance-oriented.
• The focus of those indicators is forward-looking action that leads to measurable betterment of the destination, rather than simply recording current visitor satisfaction or revenue.
Where I need your expertise is in structuring the Delphi process itself. I want clear, concise rounds that help me engage a panel of experts, distil their feedback, refine the hierarchy, and finish with a validated survey instrument I can pilot straight away.
Deliverables (all in editable format):
1. Round-one questionnaire that invites experts to suggest, rate, and group performance indicators.
2. Consolidated analysis template for capturing expert input and driving the next round.
3. Updated questionnaire for subsequent rounds, incorporating feedback loops and consensus metrics.
4. Final hierarchy of performance indicators, documented with definitions, measurement guidance, and suggested survey items.
5. Camera-ready survey ready for pilot deployment at ecotourism sites.
If you have experience with Delphi studies, survey design, or ecotourism metrics, let’s talk timelines and milestones so we can move from concept to validated tool quickly and smoothly.
Here is what I already know:
• The final survey must revolve around a hierarchy rather than a flat list of questions.
• All indicators should be performance-oriented.
• The focus of those indicators is forward-looking action that leads to measurable betterment of the destination, rather than simply recording current visitor satisfaction or revenue.
Where I need your expertise is in structuring the Delphi process itself. I want clear, concise rounds that help me engage a panel of experts, distil their feedback, refine the hierarchy, and finish with a validated survey instrument I can pilot straight away.
Deliverables (all in editable format):
1. Round-one questionnaire that invites experts to suggest, rate, and group performance indicators.
2. Consolidated analysis template for capturing expert input and driving the next round.
3. Updated questionnaire for subsequent rounds, incorporating feedback loops and consensus metrics.
4. Final hierarchy of performance indicators, documented with definitions, measurement guidance, and suggested survey items.
5. Camera-ready survey ready for pilot deployment at ecotourism sites.
If you have experience with Delphi studies, survey design, or ecotourism metrics, let’s talk timelines and milestones so we can move from concept to validated tool quickly and smoothly.