Climate Change: Effective Communication Course (London) Friday 17th June

[Talk Action]

Date: June 17th, 2011
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: TCPA, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AS

95% of participants on the last course thought the quality of training
to be ‘Excellent’.

“I’d recommend this course to anyone wishing to engage people on
climate change.”
Simon Mills (City of London)

"Very Informative, thought provoking and valuable event."
Cameron Adams (The Environment Agency)

“A really useful source of hints and tips for communicating to diverse
audiences with confidence.”
David Walton (Suffolk Climate Partnership)

“Very enjoyable with a good mixture of information and practical
discussion and participation.”
Lisa Green (National Trust)

Climate change will affect everyone and everywhere. The challenge will
require action by everyone, everywhere. So we need the skills to be
able to communicate climate change as confidently and appropriately as
possible.

You do not need to be an expert or a scientist: you do need to be good
at talking, presenting and listening.

Work will be done in small groups to build your confidence and ensure
the course meets your needs.

This popular course is regularly updated to take in developing issues
and concerns. It recognises the need to communicate positive futures
as well as significant problems.

The training session will provide:

1. Why good communication of climate change is so important and what
‘good’ communication means
in a climate context.
2. Ways to answer the difficult questions around current climate
change issues and data.
3. Learn about target audiences, key drivers and current segmentation
methodology.
4. Communicating with people in different situations: persuading
colleagues – lobbying situations – talking to friends – working with
business – addressing a large audience.
5. Engaging and communicating with diverse organisations.
6. Practice delivering persuasive messages and
a chance to receive feedback.

Who should attend the training:
This course is for anyone who is keen to get people active on climate
change. Whether you are a local authority, charity or business
advocating action on climate change, or an individual talking to your
peers, this course will teach you the core skills to effectively get
your message across.

Costs:
£288: Large charities, public sector and businesses
£130: Smaller charities (under 8 staff) and independent consultants

Concessionary places are available for students, pensioners and
unemployed. Please contact David Sharman at trai...@talkaction.org.

Tailored courses can be arranged for groups at a date and location to
suit you.

Prices include a hot buffet lunch, Fair Trade refreshments and
networking time.

For bookings and information:
David Sharman at Talk Action
Tel: 0207 324 4774
Email: trai...@talkaction.org