How to influence decision makers to take up research Course in Nairobi, Kenya

INTRODUCTION

The art of presenting your ideas, action points or recommendations to an audience in a simple way within a short amount of time is known as “pitching”. It’s an important skill to have – if you can’t explain your opinion, your recommendation or your work to an important audience then how are you going to make any difference or get anyone to take up your research? Let’s stop missing opportunities to get our key messages into the public domain and into decision makers’ minds.

DURATION

2 days.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is aimed at CEOs, directors and senior managers of public agencies, Programme and project leaders, programme officers, managers, senior heads of research organizations, researcher and other humanitarian and development agencies staff whose roles involve producing proposals and reports for their organization.

OBJECTIVES

• Participants will be able to prepare an effective pitch.
• Participants will be able to frame/tailor a message for different audiences.
• Participants will be able to presenting an idea/opinion/message clearly through identifying and communicating a clear ‘ask’.

Contact Details:

Rwanda:

P.O Box 4543 Kigali

3rd Floor La Bonne Address House

Avenue de la Revolution

Tel: Kigali +250 788 470 532

The Training Coordination Office (Joab/Diana)
Capacity Building Division
Argwings Kodhek Road, opposite YAYA Center
P.o Box 30225 – 00100 , Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 0204409651   Mobile: +254 723870644
Email : [email protected]

Language

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Fee Exceptions

All international participants will cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, accommodation and other personal expenses.

Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us below.

Email: [email protected]

Payment:

Payment should be transferred through bank 5 days before commencement of training.

Cancellation policy

• All requests for cancellations must be received in writing.
• Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received.
• The appropriate cancellation charge will apply

COURSE OUTLINE

• Effectively Influencing Decision-Makers.
• Emotion and decision making.
• Factors that influence Decision Making
• How you can prepare and deliver a “pitch” to reach specific target audiences.
• How to communicate research, key messages, and recommendations more effectively, short message about your work and know exactly what they are asking of their listener.
• Interactive introduction and making the case for always having a clear message in your pocket and some easy Dos and Dont’s.
• Practical sessions on individual pitches and feedback from listeners and facilitators.
• The impact of research on decision-making by practitioners and managers
• Case studies from country based examples.
• There will also be time for a re-pitch for those who want to incorporate feedback they received.

The 2 day course costs 300$ (30,000 KES), The Cost includes all training fees, materials, lunch and refreshments as well as certificates and 6 month post training support.