An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Public Relations Professional
(Public Relations and Corporate Communications)
Public Relations and Corporate Communications are at the heart of business performance. Modern methods, tools and channels have greatly increased the speed...
Course Overview
Public Relations and Corporate Communications are at the heart of business performance. Modern methods, tools and channels have greatly increased the speed in which communications can be experienced, from local to global.
In this programme you will learn:
- The tools and techniques required to manage reputation in a complex media environment
- How to manage knowledge within the business for media effectiveness
- How to shape external perceptions of your organisation by first-class corporate internal communications
- How to develop a strategic approach and a clear plan of action
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Training Objectives
This programme seeks to support delegates as they:
- Set Corporate Affairs in its strategic anticipatory and effective context
- Develop an understanding of stakeholder programmes for regular, focused communication activities
- Examine the development of Corporate Affairs tools
- Understand how to develop and coordinate strategy, plans and tactics
- Evaluate the use of research
Delegates, when they return to their organisation, will be able to:
- Identify the journey from where they are to where they want to be
- Develop programmes for regular and effective relationship building
- Manage reputation locally, nationally and globally
- Measure attitudes and behaviours to prove the benefits for your organisation
Training Methodology
This programme is an intensive, updating programme illustrated throughout with practical examples. It concentrates on practitioner skills, tools and techniques for the effective management of these important business functions.
Organisational Impact
The programme looks at a variety of corporate communication tools and models before examining in detail the potential value and role of key stakeholders in the corporate affairs and public relations processes. It looks at approaches that will permeate the whole organisation as well as the specialist disciplines within public relations and corporate communications.
Firmly establishing the place of public relations in the company, the programme looks at the contribution that can be measured. Participants will put together the entire programme content into an action plan that can be discussed with senior management.
Who should Attend?
- Public Relations professionals
- Other key personnel in the organisation whose work involves contact and interaction with internal / external public
- Also beneficial to personnel professionals who wish to learn how to use communication more effectively – possibly in the areas of personnel, marketing, sales, training and administration
Certificates
ILM is one of the largest specialist Institutes for leadership & management development. MHMMD is a life-time Approved Centre with ILM (ID No. 002398) and have gained ILM Endorsement for a number of training seminars, allowing participants to get ILM Certificate through work-based training sessions.
Training Outline
Day 1 : The Power of Communication
- Welcome and introductions
- Programme overview, design and options
- Opening exercise: goal setting
- The Big Picture: overview and PR strategy
- When Public Relations should be used
- Corporate identity and image: establishing a positive image and identity
- Becoming a neighbour of choice: external reputation management
- Leaders’ role in managing communications
Day 2 : From the Inside Out: Crafting Consistent Messages
- The expectations of employees and employers
- Understanding audiences: segmenting and prioritising
- Plotting the stakeholder communication journey
- Getting the message out to audiences
- Storytelling: creating an unfolding story people pay attention to
- Empowering employees through social media
- Steps for creating clear content that has impact
- Developing trust and credibility with senior leaders
Day 3 : Risks & Threats: Their Identification and Management
- Planning for the unexpected
- Using communication activities to manage risk to reputation
- Repairing a damaged reputation
- Identifying opinion formers and influencers
- Engaging with key decision makers
- Principles for building sustainable relationships with decision makers and influencers
- VIP and political contact programmes
- Monitoring political activities
Day 4 : Corporate Communications / PR in the Corporate Mix
- Media Relations best practices
- Effective event management
- Developing a crisis management toolkit
- Hosting VIP visits
- Protocol in practice
- Financial PR activities and roles
- Multinational and global communication challenges
Day 5 : Powerful and Persuasive Planning
- 10 stages of PR planning
- Using market research to plan PR activities
- Developing measurable objectives for activities
- Identifying core messages
- Developing practical communication toolkits
- Creating a schedule of PR activities
- Measuring outputs, outcomes and value
ACCREDITATION
MHMMD is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE.
The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
Taught by our team of highly qualified trainers, our KHDA approved training courses will provide you with an enriching learning experience and practical knowledge that will help you future-proof your career and support professional development within your organisation.
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