LGR and Devolution Communication Skills

Apr 8, 2025 | Communication skills, Training Course

Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution Communication Skills

Essential Communication Skills for Council Leaders and Executives
Learn MoreBook Now

Course Details

Devolution and LGR require long-term collaboration with government officials, local businesses, stakeholders, and community groups.

This workshop will equip your Council Leaders and Executives with the skills they need to navigate the long-term political sensitivities and negotiations while maintaining public confidence. Our training will help them develop clear, consistent LGR and Devolution messages that resonate with your audiences.

What to expect

This full-day course is fully tailored to your region and your council. The training is practical and interactive.

 We start with a short theory session to help identify your target audiences and the key figures in the political, business, and public sectors who need to be engaged.

We will discuss your current messages and help enhance them to create simple, clear, and compelling messages that explain the benefits of the changes.

We explore public concerns and help you prepare responses to key issues 

The training is mainly practical and interactive.

 You will work through relevant scenarios and practical, recorded exercises, helping you rehearse and hone your key messages and long-term plans.

Who should attend?

  • Chief Executives and Directors
  • Council Leaders
  • Senior Managers
  • Key Spokespeople

You will learn

  • Plan and prepare for meetings with political figures, the public, business owners, stakeholders, and partners
  • Build rapport with audiences
  • Listening skills and focusing on the questions being asked
  • Prepare well and Pre-empt questions that inspectors are likely to ask
  • Handle awkward questions or hostile questions with confidence
  • Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively
  • dentify and prepare your facts and figures to support your case
  • Consistent, clear messaging around the LGR and Devolution
  • Anticipate difficult questions and areas of potential conflict
  • Prepare answers for challenging questions, making sure that responses resonate with your various audiences

        All Participants Receive

         

        • Workshop materials
        • Written assessments if required
        • A certificate of attendance if required

        How to get the best out of this course

        • We will liaise with your Communications team and Democratic Services to devise tailored interview scenarios.
        • Please complete your pre-course questionnaire so that we can cover any specific issues.
        • We restrict the numbers to just four people per course to ensure you get plenty of time for practical media interviews, playback analysis, and one-to-one tuition.

        Call us now on 01628 474 154 to discuss the best option for your organisation.

        Need something different?

        We deliver tailored training across the UK and internationally.

        If you have three or more people who require this course, ask us about an in-house training programme. It will be more cost effective, and save you the effort of travelling.

        Get in touch or call us now to discuss the best option for your organisation.

        Tel: 01628 474154
        enquiries@mediafriendly.org