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SUMMARY:Media training for think tankers
DESCRIPTION:Members – £295+VAT         Non-members – £495+VAT   (150 CPD points)\nEffective media skills are one of the most important skills to develop when working in think tank research or communications. Being able to tell a story\, get your message out there and effectively represent your organisation are all skills that can and should be developed. This training is designed to help you do that. \nWe don’t just tell you what you need to know but we give you the opportunity to practise in real time\, so you are ready to go for the real thing! We cover everything from explainer videos to broadcast\, radio and TV interviews as well as podcasts. In addition to the chance to practice we also cover how to build a communications strategy for your piece of work\, preparing for an interview\, handling difficult questions and staying on message. \nThroughout the day participants will receive individual feedback from both the trainer and the other attendees. \nTo make the training as practical and relevant as possible attendees will be asked to bring along a project or report they would like to be interviewed on as well as prepare a short explainer video ahead of time to start the day as we mean to go on! \nWe work hard to provide a constructive\, warm and safe environment where everyone can learn alongside their peers. As part of the training we provide lunch so the networking\, knowledge sharing and enjoyment can continue throughout the day. \nCourse outline\nIntroductions and explainer videos \n\nChanges in the media landscape\nWhat makes a good explainer video?\n\nDeveloping a communications strategy \n\nThe importance of a key message\nWhat journalists want\nWhat to include in your press release\nBuilding your own media network\n\nHow to do a media interview \n\nPlanning\, structure\, evidence\nPreparing for interviews\n\nPractice press interviews \nStaying on message \n\nThe challenges of controlling the interview\nHandling difficult questions\n\nRadio and podcasts \n\nBefore and during a radio interview\nTechnical considerations\nThe particular challenges of podcasts\n\nPractice radio interviews \n\nGroup work on preparing and answering questions\n\nTV interviews \n\nKey things to remember\nCreating soundbites\n\nPractice TV interviews \nWrap up and learnings \n\nRegister for a place*\n\n*Your organisation will not be invoiced until your place is confirmed. \nThis training session is worth 150 CPD points.
URL:https://stmembers.co.uk/event/media-training-for-think-tankers/
LOCATION:Kings Building\, 16 Smith Square\, Westminster\, SW1P 3HQ\, 16 Smith Square\, London\, SW1P 3HQ
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SUMMARY:Public speaking - panels training
DESCRIPTION:Members – £220+VAT         Non-members – £395+VAT   (150 CPD points)\nDo you have to speak on panels? Do you want to learn how to best manage a Q&A? Do you want to set yourself up for success as a panel Chair? This training will help you! \nJust ahead of party conference season this is the training to book if you are looking to up your game ahead of any appearances. \nThis new\, tailored session is offered to those think tankers who would like to understand and practise running effective and competent panels that answer the question\, involve the audience and leave both panel and guests feeling informed and entertained. \nThe training covers all the stages in creating and running a panel from first idea to how to best prepare your panellists\, starting the session\, managing the audience and handling the Q&A. We also look at what makes a great Chair and the lessons you can take with you. \nTo make the training as practical and relevant as possible you will be asked to bring with you a topic that you would like to host a panel on and we will guide you through how to best construct a panel that informs and entertains both your speakers and audience. \nThe session will be a mixture of exercises\, group activities and theory with a heavy focus on interactive learning. Throughout the training participants will receive individual feedback from both the trainer and other attendees. \nCourse outline\nSetting up for success \n\nThe dream panel\nPreparing your topic\nPreparing your panellists and audience\nStarting the session\n\nGuiding a panel \n\nSetting boundaries\nHow to read a panel\nDealing with different panellists\nStaying focused\n\nManaging the audience \n\nReading the room\nBoundaries for Q&A\nHandling difficult questions\n\nBeing your best Chair \n\nKey ingredients to being a great Chair\nProblem solving as Chair\n\nWrap up and learnings \n\nRegister for a place*\n\n*Your organisation will not be invoiced until your place is confirmed. \nThis training session is worth 150 CPD points.
URL:https://stmembers.co.uk/event/public-speaking-panels-training/
LOCATION:Centre for Cities\, Second Floor\, 9 Holyrood Street\, London\, SE1 2EL\, 9 Holyrood Street\, London\, SE1 2EL
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