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Speechwriting Training
“I have got a lot from today's course which will help me deliver key messages at a critical time of change.”
Wilshire Fire and Rescue Service
Speeches have always been one of history’s most powerful forms of communication. From Churchill to Obama, from Emmeline Pankhurst to Hillary Clinton - speeches have always been and will continue to be, one of the greatest tools of message delivery. Although each speechwriter has a different purpose, what all great speechwriters have in common is a clear vision and clear message.
It is therefore vital to get speechwriting right as when they go wrong they are at best, a lost opportunity and at worst, an unmitigated disaster. With such high stakes at a time where more speeches are required than ever before, as well as seen by thousands of people all around the world via social media outlets and video streaming platforms, the prospect of having to write and deliver one incites fear like little else.
This speechwriting training helps delegates to understand how to put together a compelling speech that powerfully communicates the message. With practical frameworks, case study analysis, and iterative practice, this training course on speechwriting helps delegates to understand how to think about the different dimensions of the speechwriting process. Armed with that knowledge, they will be able to craft speeches that people remember.
Speechwriting is an incredibly popular course within our Professional Development Skills series. At the Civil Service College, we tailor our courses to each attendee’s role and organisations, ensuring that each delegate gets the most out of the training. Our courses and trainers are continuously updated and evaluated to ensure that we are always delivering the best service possible.
This course is designed for senior leaders who are required to give speeches or their speechwriters.
Delegates will have a firm grasp of how to put together a powerful, compelling speech that will effectively communicate their message and better persuade their audiences.
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Virtual Training
option available
10:00 - 16:00
£595 + VAT
Westminster, London
Matt has had a successful career in politics, culminating in his role as Chief Special Adviser in the Welsh Government, he was also the Special Adviser for Media & Strategic Communications, and the Education Special Adviser
Read BioMatt is passionate about words – and the power they have to make real and lasting change in the world.
Matt has had a successful career in politics, notably as a Chief Special Adviser in the Welsh Government. Prior to this, he was the Special Adviser for Media & Strategic Communications, and the Education Special Adviser. As the most senior adviser working for the First Minister of Wales, Matt has worked with politicians, officials, and external partners to help deliver Government programmes. He also had responsibility for writing keynote speeches and leading on high profile communications challenges. In addition to his work for Government, Matt worked in various roles for the Labour Party in Wales, including as Director of Communications for the successful 2016 Assembly elections.
Working at the top of government in strategic, policy and communications roles has given him wide-ranging and high-level experience of speechwriting, media handling and training, change management, crisis communications, briefing senior teams, and stakeholder management.
Matt now runs his own communications consultancy, Words Matter.
“Great course, glad I came and I can see the benefits from the course already.”
Scottish Prison Service
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Newcastle City Council
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