HOW to communicate with impact

Better lives for people,  workers and communities.

Iriss

This Hands-On-Workshop is intended for anyone working in the social services sector.
It’s your chance to be creative for a morning, learning fresh techniques to last a lifetime.
Here are some of the things we’ll cover:
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<LI>HOW to get your messages noticed</LI>
<LI>HOW to make sure your communications are understood, and acted on</LI>
<LI>HOW to bring your ideas to life</LI>
<LI>HOW to add a sprinkling of memorable magic</LI>
<LI>HOW to grab your audience’s attention in a surprising way</LI>
<LI>HOW to write a brief</LI>
<LI>HOW to tell your story</LI>
</UL>
This workshop is fun and interactive, with lots of hands-on creative exercises - all presented in a supportive and encouraging environment.
It’s a packed morning full of tips, tricks and fresh ways to help you create more memorable and engaging communications.
With a little guidance from us, and a spot of inspiration from you, we can make sure your key messages are more likely to be heard, seen and acted on.
By the end you’ll be buzzing with ideas.
Who should attend?
This is a ‘hands-on’ creative workshop, so please be prepared to try things out with others and to be an active participant. You may have to step out of your comfort zone, but it'll be worth it!
This workshop is for you if:
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You write blogs or online content
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Give talks or presentations
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Run training sessions
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Write reports, strategy documents or project proposals
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Design posters or printed material
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Communicate through social media
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You may be working as:
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A learning or development lead
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A training manager
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A communications professional
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A strategic manager
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A practitioner
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Testimonials
Here’s HOW previous workshops have been received:
“Really thought provoking, inspiring and informative - like no other training I have ever been on.”
“Thank you very much for one of the most interesting events I’ve attended in the past year.”
“Brilliant delivery that encouraged everyone to join in without fear.”
“A totally innovative way way to facilitate a training session.”
“Simply fantastic!”
“I found the workshop fascinating. The presentation and exercises were brilliant. It’s given me lots of new ideas.”
“I really enjoyed the session. It’s made me think critically about my own communication and how I can improve.”
“So inspiring and accessible. High five!”
Your facilitator
Your session will be run by Andy Archer, creative adviser at Iriss, and creative advertising lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University.
Andy has over thirty years experience working as a creative in leading ad agencies, coming up with ideas for high-profile brands such as Heinz, IRN-BRU, Walker’s Snacks, ScottishPower, Bank of Scotland, Standard Life, The Herald and The Scotsman.
Andy has also created many public awareness campaigns for The Scottish Government, including Alcohol Awareness, Act Against Harm and Forced Marriage.
To help your communications really stand out, Andy will be sharing many of the tips and tricks he has learnt from the advertising world.
Registration from 9.30 am.
The workshop will start at 10 am, and finish at 1 pm
Tea and coffee will be available during a short break.
 
IMPORTANT: This session is FREE, but there will be a charge of £50 for late cancellation (48 hours) and no-shows.
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