Communication and PR training courses in Biggleswade

A new course reflecting the astonishing upsurge of interest both from public bodies choosing to use social media as a cost-effective engagement tool, and also those who realise that they will have to cope with customers, citizens or stakeholders using social...communication and pr trainingin biggleswade

A stimulating day spent identifying and understanding stakeholders and how to match dialogue methods to them. Learn the value of stakeholder mapping. Imaginative group exercises put theory into practice. Programme 09.30 Registration & Coffee 09.45 Welcome, Introduction & Roundtable What makes a consultation meaningful? • A...communication and pr trainingin biggleswade

Practical advice on all aspects of Focus Groups for consultation & public participation. Covers the design, conduct, reporting and use of focus groups and features a unique anaylsis of a fly-on-the-wall video of a real focus group. Programme 09.30 Registration & Coffee 09.45 Introduction...communication and pr trainingin biggleswade

A hands-on practical course on using survey techniques in the context of public and stakeholder consultations, and public engagement generally. Covers basic questionnaire design techniques, but goes further to consider when and how to use these methods. Programme 09.30 Registration & Coffee 09.45 Welcome...communication and pr trainingin biggleswade

The course aims to offer participants an insight into the issues and challenges inherent in the use of data collected in public engagement and consultation engagement exercises and their presentation to decision-makers Programme SESSION ONE: The world of public engagement data o What’s different...communication and pr trainingin biggleswade

Not many policies have survived the change of Government. But Participatory Budgeting is one that clearly has. Originally championed as part of the last administration’s Empowerment Agenda, it clearly resonates with the Coalition, with the Prime Minister particularly keen to incorporate wider...communication and pr trainingin biggleswade

The Public Meeting poses many problems for those who have to organise public consultations or community involvement. It is unpredictable, and possibly unrepresentative; it is also deeply embedded in the expectation of citizens and community stakeholders. This is an opportunity to...communication and pr trainingin biggleswade

Every week, public bodies and local authorities are taking initiatives in public and stakeholder consultation. Often staff will find themselves involved with these exercises having no real knowledge or experience of the processes being used. Attending the Consultation Institute’s course, Basic...communication and pr trainingin biggleswade

Designed for those who are already experienced at the practical tasks of organising consultation dialogues, but who recognise that the most difficult challenges are before and after these tasks. The morning looks at the use of a Consultation Mandate, pre-consultation processes,...communication and pr trainingin biggleswade

This Masterclass takes a wider view of the dialogue between public bodies and communities. Its focus is on the clarifying the roles of officers and elected members in the light of recent legislation encouraging greater public involvement. Although developed before the...communication and pr trainingin biggleswade

Using the Institute's successful day-long worked example of the fictional town of Bloombridge, this Masterclass is a practical way to absorb the opportunities and problems arising from the localism agenda. The themes explored include:- •Neighbourhood dynamics •Local referendums & associated popular campaigns •The new...communication and pr trainingin biggleswade