Training

Redbrick teaches spokespeople and their staff how to:

• manage media calls
• plan strong responses
• prepare compelling messages
• give good interviews

Participants learn how to tell their story, create interest, calm issues and sleep better.

Redbrick provides training for elected officials across Ontario and in several other provinces across the country. Some of these workshops are delivered in conjunction with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, but we also offer customized virtual training and we make house calls.

If you’re interested in finding out about training and having us tailor an in-house session for your municipality, click here.

It’s hard to keep up in this ever-evolving digital landscape. In this course, Redbrick teaches:

• current social media trends
• what they mean to communicators
• how to navigate negative feedback
• measuring success and more.

We give you tools to:

• help you weather the storm
• resolve your problem
• earn trust
• come out ahead if possible

Learn the steps to:

• prepare and deliver a compelling presentation
• understand the audience
• prepare effective speaking notes
• play to your personal strengths (and address weaknesses)
• harness stress
• make sure key points resonate
• answer questions

We teach the importance of clear communication. You will learn:

• understanding communications objectives
• understanding your audiences
• understanding what generates interest
• preparing strong messages
• organizing information in a variety of formats
• editing skills and shortcuts
• communicating complex information in plain language

This program helps change leaders understand how to plan and implement successful change initiatives. We cover:

• the change process
• the key elements to successful change
• the unique role of managers
• barriers and how to overcome them
• marrying communications and change management

Council reports are critical in the municipal decision-making process, but there is an art to writing them well. Strong council reports result in easier decision making, increased public trust, strengthened staff/council relationships and more.

• strategic thought and preparation
• effective writing with practical tips and tools
• understanding what generates interest
• how to edit like a pro
• what to look for when reviewing and approving reports

This course helps you become a stronger communicator. We help with:

• understand communications best practices
• providing strategic advice to executives
• improving planning
• analyzing risks and opportunities
• identifying audiences
• developing key messages
• writing