Cutting-edge communications for research and policy: Taking events to the next level

Organised by On Think Tanks
Location Online
Start date 26 June 2018
End date

Effective communication is central to being a successful think tank or advocacy group. It is a critical part of shaping policy and practice. To ensuring that research is relevant. That evidence and analysis gets to decision-makers when they need it, and how they need it.

Each unit consists of one two-hour long webinar, a forum discussion and a takeaway resource (such as key points or key tools). Most units also have the option of submitting an exercise for personal feedback.

Join us for Unit 7: Taking events to the next level

Webinar date: 26 June

This unit will:

  • Outline the different types of events you can choose from (keynote, panel, series, alternative events, etc.).
  • Explain how to plan and run events successful events through the use of standard checklists, and guidelines for speakers and chairs.
  • Explain how to run a successful ‘media roundtable’ and why this event forma is so important for creating and maintain relationships with journalist.
  • Teach you how to reach more people through live streaming.

Facilitators: Jeff Knezovich and Carolina Kern

Exercise: Please note, an exercise is not included in this unit.


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