Training & Workshops

Practical training for people who need to communicate clearly, confidently and effectively.

Veridian provides practical workshops for executives, researchers, professionals and organisational teams seeking to strengthen communication capability, stakeholder engagement and institutional credibility.

WORKSHOP 1

Media Readiness & Interview Skills

Prepare spokespeople to communicate clearly and confidently when the pressure is on.

Participants learn to:

  • Handle difficult interviews
  • Stay on message
  • Answer challenging questions
  • Communicate clearly under pressure
  • Avoid common interview mistakes
  • Prepare effectively for media engagements
  • Represent their organisation with confidence
Duration: Half-day or full-day

WORKSHOP 2

Media Readiness & Interview Skills

Writing for Influence

Clear writing is a strategic advantage
Designed for researchers, executives and professionals who need to communicate ideas effectively to non-specialist audiences.

Topics include:

  • Writing clearly
  • Structuring persuasive arguments
  • Developing compelling narratives
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Editing fundamentals
  • Writing for public audiences

WORKSHOP 3

Research Translation & Public Engagement

Help important research reach the people who need to understand it.

Topics include:

  • Identifying media-worthy findings
  • Explaining complex research
  • Translating technical concepts
  • Writing opinion pieces
  • Developing research narratives
  • Building institutional visibility
  • Engaging public audiences

WORKSHOP 4

Strategic Communications Fundamentals

A practical introduction to the principles of effective organisational communication.

Topics include:

  • Communication planning
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Narrative development
  • Reputation management
  • Media relations
  • Introduction to crisis communication

WORKSHOP 5

Finding Your Voice

Writing for Influence

A personal communications workshop for people whose expertise, leadership or ideas need to be communicated more effectively.

Ideal for:

  • Executives
  • Founders
  • Researchers
  • Emerging leaders
  • Subject-matter experts

WORKSHOP 6

How to Commission & Use Feasibility Studies

Designed for executives, founders and project leaders who need to understand how feasibility studies can support better decisions.

Topics include:

  • When a feasibility study is appropriate
  • Common commissioning mistakes
  • Market validation
  • Assessing risk
  • Interpreting findings
  • Evaluating recommendations
  • Moving from analysis to implementation

CUSTOM PROGRAMMES

Training built around your organisation

Not every communications challenge fits a standard workshop.
Veridian can develop bespoke programmes around your organisation's objectives, audiences, capability gaps and operating environment.
Half-Day Workshop
R12,500–R18,000
Full-Day Workshop
R20,000–R35,000
Multi-Day Programme
Custom quotation

Final pricing depends on participant numbers, preparation requirements, customisation and delivery format.

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