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Getting Heard: Engaging with decision-makers

Introduction

Engaging with decision-makers and influential people to make change in your community
Overview of the resource: Getting Heard
How to get the best from this online resource

Part 1: Who are the decision-makers?

Who has the power?
Power & Influence Matrix (6:47)
Social action project case study: YMCA Lincolnshire

Part 2: Political power - navigating the right path

Why bother?
Local and central government structures
Who are my elected representatives?
Who does what?
Social action project case study: South Hetton Primary School

Part 3: Financial power - money, money, money

Who are financial decision-makers?
What might they be able to offer?
How to make an approach
Social action project case study: Brereton Primary School

Part 4: Decision-makers with social (or community) power

Who are the decision-makers with social (community) power?
Using surveys and polls to get people's interest
Communicating through the media
Social action project case study: Ponsbourne St Mary's Primary

Part 5: Communicating with empathy

Communicating with empathy
The four point approach
Social action project case study: Harrow Way Community Secondary School

Part 6: Making the most of the moment

Best way to make contact
Make a plan
Getting the best from a meeting
Writing a persuasive letter
Social action project case study: Rodborough Secondary School

Part 7: Additional support and guidance

Additional support and guidance

Part 8: Evaluation and Feedback

Feedback survey

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