Westminster Webinars

Start the New Year with a free Winter Webinar...

Are you keen to refresh your knowledge and skills? Can’t spare a full day out of the office? Simply don’t have the budget?

Learn without leaving your seat with our series of bitesized interactive webinars, designed to fit your training into an increasingly busy work life.

Our innovative approach to learning will introduce and provide you with:

• the latest thinking in government policy
• techniques to refine your communication skills
• opportunity to hear from an experienced Minister
• an understanding of the PQs process
• an insight into the role of a special adviser

All from the comfort of your own desk…

Register now to attend these free, one-hour webinars:

Policy Induction - Tuesday 31st January - 13:30 - 14:30

An introduction to the policy process in central government for new policy makers.

With Tony Shaw, Director of Development at Westminster Explained.

What is 'Nudge'? - Friday 3rd February - 13:30 - 14:30

Understand the concepts of 'nudge' and 'behavioural insight' as tools for effective policy making.

With Paul Richards, Westminster Explained training consultant.

The Role of a Minister - with Rt Hon Jacqui Smith MP - Tuesday 7th February - 13:30 - 14:30

Even wondered what it is really like trying to run a Government department and deal with party political issues?

Register for this webinar and hear Rt Hon Jacqui Smith MP talk about her experiences of running one of the most challenging departments in Whitehall, the Home Office. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and quiz the speaker throughout.

The Life of a Parliamentary Question - Wednesday 15th February - 13:30 - 14:30

Former Parliamentary Clerk Mike Watts will help you refresh your knowledge and understanding of the PQs process.

The Role of a Special Adviser - Thursday 23rd February - 13:30 - 14:30

Understand what life is really like as a special adviser and the key role they play in Government.

With Paul Richards, former special adviser and training consultant.