Training
Organisations can get in the habit of doing advocacy work in a particular way, without taking time to reflect, review and consider how they may be able to sharpen their work.
My training courses give teams and individuals an opportunity to step back and think about their approach and strategy, and through discussion and practical exercises to gain insights that will re-energise and improve their effectiveness.
Courses I offer include:
How Parliament Works: Essentials Course (1.5 hours)
This course covers:
Who’s who
Key Parliamentary mechanisms
Differences between the House of Commons and House of Lords
Formal and informal opportunities for organisations to engage
How Parliament Works: Day Course
This course covers:
Who’s who
What is policy and how is it made
Parliamentary mechanisms in detail, including written and oral questions
Legislation
Effective written briefings
Preparing for meetings with MPs
Courses are interactive and include exercises to consolidate learning and hone skills.
“Claire was really engaging, and explained everything really clearly” - Mar 2024 participant
“Claire provided a really great training session that helped build on my knowledge in an engaging way. I would definitely recommend using Claire for Parliamentary training” - Mar 2024 participant
Influencing Government Ministers
You can also request bespoke training and facilitation sessions for you and your team on topics such as influencing Parliament, writing effective briefings and understanding the UK’s political system.
Contact me to discuss your training needs.
Coaching
Politics is constantly changing and sometimes you can find yourself dealing with new situations where you could do with some expert support.
When it comes to getting advice on political engagement, a little can go a very long way.
I offer regular coaching for policy and advocacy leads and also ‘power hours’ for anyone wanting quick advice on your strategy, policy or engagement.
This gives you a confidential sounding board to discuss ideas and receive insight to build your clarity, confidence and effectiveness.