Public and Stakeholder Engagement training

Overview of the course:
A training course specifically designed for those individuals who will be responsible for consulting with key stakeholders and the public. The course helps create an understanding of the importance of effective engagement with groups and individuals. As well as presenting to audiences it is important to know how to engage them and deal with their different needs and interests.

The aim of this two-day course is deliver a course which addresses the specific needs of the participants.

The course will provide an opportunity for participants to develop the confidence, skills and ability to engage with different stakeholder groups.

Outcomes:
By the end of the course participants will:

	Be more confident in their ability to engage with different groups.
	Understand the importance of thorough planning and preparation before engaging a group.
	Know how to structure a presentation and use of different media.
	Build rapport and trust with audiences

	Understand how new planning law relates to Development Management throughout the UK.
	Understand and apply different techniques when engaging and consulting with different groups.
	Be aware of a range of strategies for dealing with challenging participants and apply these skills.
	Have received feedback to help improve their skills.