Online Workshop
How to grow your influence in government: A premium course preview
Exclusive for Public Servants and Policymakers
Wednesday, Apr 7, 2021
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Speakers
You went into government wanting to make a positive change.
But do you know how?
From effectively collaborating with your colleagues to persuading key stakeholders, influencing in government is a skill that every public servant can and should develop. Join this free online workshop to learn the basic principles of how to influence in government, and get a sneak peek at our ‘Influencing in Government’ premium course. You’ll hear from the course creator and one of its expert contributors about how to find opportunities to grow your influence in the public service.
Participants will also receive a discount on the premium course ‘Influencing in Government’ (normally worth £60).
This workshop will cover:
- An introduction to the ‘Influencing in Government’ premium course, with a sneak peek into exclusive content
- Why communication skills are so important for influencing in government
- How to find opportunities to influence at work
Who should watch:
This workshop is for anyone looking to develop their influencing skills in the public service, or for anyone curious about Apolitical Plus+ courses.
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Speakers
Thom Kearney
Senior Analyst, Digital Organizational Design, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Canada
Kathy Rawlings
Content Creator, Apolitical
UK
Thom Kearney, Thom is driven by a deep commitment to meaningful change and continuous improvement. A versatile and collaborative team member, he brings a broad range of experience and skills to projects that aim to make a positive impact. With a strong aptitude for digital enterprise initiatives and agile team environments, he thrives at the intersection of strategy, technology, and human engagement. Known as a digital strategy specialist, public engagement facilitator, and data wrangler. Thom is also a student of design, advocate for users, and occasional storyteller and teacher. His work is guided by a passion for learning, sharing knowledge, and inspiring others. His specialties include qualitative data analysis, integrated policy development, digital skills building, open government, human-centered engagement, learning design, community building, collaborative leadership, enterprise architecture, and marketing.
