Take a scroll, I’ve announced dates for my Summer and Autumn training.
I’m having to make an increase of 4.4 per cent with the cost of one place on a session moves from £225 + VAT to £235 + VAT.
So, a tip-off… to beat that rise get ahead and book before May 1.
Why is it worthwhile?
Well, for the past decade, I’ve delivered thousands of hours of training and advice for 1,056 organisations.
In a changing landscape the learning will see you impress your boss, impress your bosses’ boss and a wow potential new boss.
All the training sessions are based on a mix of experience, data, best practice and analysis. In a changing world that’s handy.
Scroll down to see the dates and times for…
- ESSENTIAL COMMS SKILLS BOOSTER
- ESSENTIAL VIDEO SKILLS FOR COMMS REBOOTED.
- ESSENTIAL MEDIA RELATIONS
- ESSENTIAL TIKTOK & REELS
- ESSENTIAL SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CANDIDATES OR ELECTED MEMBERS
Book a space on a public session OR drop me a line to arrange an in-house session.
To book a space on a public session or to enquire about in-house training for the team use the form on the bottom of the page.
ESSENTIAL VIDEO SKILLS REBOOTED
This is the workshop that helps you plan, shoot, edit and post effective video.
If you’ve some experience of shooting video or none, this workshop is for you. Developed by Dan with the help of filmmaker Julia Higginbottom this will take you through what you need to know.
We’ll look at the ingredients needed to make effective short form video, TikTok, Reels and live video.
Updated in 2024 to reflect incoming moves towards vertical video that Facebook are introducing as well as how to shoot vertical video.
We’ll look at staying legally safe with GDPR and copyright laws.
What: Online four two hour long sessions.
Who: Anyone looking to develop their skills and knowledge of creating content.
Programme #30 starts 23.5.24
Programme #31 starts 12.6.24
Programme #32 starts 12.9.24
To book a space on a public session or to enquire about in-house training for the team use the form on the bottom of the page.
ESSENTIAL COMMS SKILLS BOOSTER
There has been more change in the last 12-months than the last 12-years with communications.
This workshop was drawn-up in answer to the cry from a colleague ‘can’t someone just run a course that shows me all I need to know?’
This will show you everything you need to know from media landscape, how to create content and up-to-date steers on what content algorithms reward and penalise. The knowledge will give you the ability to create more effective content.
You’ll also go through new channels like Nextdoor, Instagram Broadcasts, Threads and WhatsApp Channels as well as ChatGP, how to connect with Facebook groups. You’ll also know how to use LinkedIn as well as hope to deal with comment, criticism and abuse.
What: Online five sessions up to 90 minutes.
Who: Anyone looking to refresh or build their skills.
Programme #55 starts 28.5.24
Programme #56 starts 19.9.24
To book a space on a public session or to enquire about in-house training for the team use the form on the bottom of the page.
ESSENTIAL MEDIA RELATIONS
Dealing with a journalist can be stressful whether you’re pitching a story or answering a question.
In this three part session we’ll go through how to be proactive as well as reactive by following a series of easy to follow steps. You’ll understand what makes a reporter tick and how to handle the trickiest media query.
You’ll understand how journalism in the UK is changing as it moves away from print to online as well as the new generation of email first news organisations. By doing so we can better see what content would work.
What: Three online sessions.
Who is this for: Anyone who may need to pitch a story or pick up the phone or answer an email to a journalist with a question.
Programme #20 starts 13.5.24
Programme #21 starts 16.9.24
To book a space on a public session or to enquire about in-house training for the team use the form on the bottom of the page.
ESSENTIAL TIKTOK & REELS
This is the specialist training for vertical video which looks at techniques for TikTok & Reels.
We’ll look at the differences between vertical video and how to plan, shoot and edit for this rising platform. We’ll look at how to make content using BBC approaches as well as more creative filmmaking and trends.
We’ll look at staying legally safe with GDPR and copyright laws.
What: Online four two hour sessions.
Who: For people who are looking to learn how to make vertical video.
Programme #13 starts 9.5.24
To book a space on a public session or to enquire about in-house training for the team use the form on the bottom of the page.
SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ELECTED MEMBERS & CANDIDATES
This is how an elected member can choose which social media channel to use as well as how to use it effectively.
From the 2014 Scottish Independence referendum onwards social media has helped more voters make their minds up than traditional media. In this session we’ll look at how a candidate or councillor can first choose which social media channels to select.
You’ll then look at how best to use social media, to avoid pitfalls and to stay legally safe.
Dan drew-up the first social media guidance for Councillors for the Local Government Association for England & Wales as well as Scotland through the Scottish Government’s Improvement Service.
To arrange an in-house delivery for your team use the webform below.
What: Sound advice for Councillors and candidates to use social media while staying on the right side of the law.
Who: Councillors and candidates looking to use social media.
To enquire about in-house training for the team use the form on the bottom of the page.