A JOB WELL DONE

May 2012

After a recent poll of our communication skills training and coaching clients, we are pleased to say that 98% of clients asked said they would recommend our training to a friend or colleague.

This is really fantastic to hear, we are so pleased that our delegates find our training so beneficial that they want to share their experience with others.

So thank you to all those who have booked and attended course with RADA in Business, and to all of our tutors who deliver such a consistent high standard of training

GET ON THE INSIDE TRACK THIS SUMMER WITH RADA
....A WINNING VENUE FOR YOUR MEETINGS OR EVENTS

May 2012

If you are struggling to find a central venue to hold a meeting, record interviews, hold press conferences or networking events, then look no further.

Take advantage of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’s excellent venue facilities and its Central London location. This unique venue has a host of spaces to offer and is full of history, personality and theatrical flair.

Located just off Tottenham Court Road in the heart of London, minutes away from Russell Square Media Transport Hub and on the Olympic Route Network (ORN) the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art is an ideal venue for business meetings, office space and themed parties and events.

For more information on our spaces visit our Seasonal Events page.

ENABLING CONFIDENT COUNCILLORS

RADA in Business Tutor Sandra Miller

April 2012

With May 3rd local elections fast approaching, local councils will be undergoing many changes. New councillors will be joining the ranks and experienced councillors will be embracing new roles. Whilst most councils have their own induction processes for new councillors, there are many skills the councillor needs in order to fulfil their potential and to serve their community as effectively as possible. At the heart of these skills is the ability to communicate with clarity and impact.

I have been working with local government for over 10 years and have consistently been amazed and delighted by the commitment of individuals who give up their time and energy to support their local community. I have also been astonished at the capacity of individuals to put themselves above the parapet in order to improve the environment in which they live. Naturally this may involve the need to speak in public for the first time in their lives – either in the council chamber, public forums, in residents meetings or within their own groups.

A lack of confidence can inhibit an individual’s ability to be their “best self”. It prevents people being able to put their ideas across with real clarity and it can undermine an individual’s ability to contribute as effectively as possible. The courses we run at RADA in Business give local councillors that confidence and that is why I am so passionate about working with individuals and groups within local authorities. I have run courses in Personal Presentation and Impact, Communication Skills for Meetings/Area Forums, Chairing skills, Communication Skills for Scrutiny and a host of bespoke courses for in house training all over the country. The one comment I consistently hear at the end of the day is a version of “Thank you. I now feel I have the tools and techniques I need to communicate with confidence and real focus”.

I believe that it is vital to give our councillors the opportunity to enable them to be as competent and successful as possible, and in my experience offering them communication skills training is the most direct way to achieve that end.