Summary: The article discusses problems typical of strategic planning in local self-
-government units. On the basis of the conducted research, the author defines the concept of social consultations as such and also the social consultations in local strategic planning. Apart from the above, the author defines, in an analogous and dual manner, the category of strategic workshops and also identifies the main goal and sub-goals of workshop-based social consultation. Moreover, their typical course, key characteristics and the most frequently made mistakes, as well as the phenomena adverse for their proper implementation are presented.